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Madison Scott

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School: University of Mississippi Major: Psychology Year: Senior University of Mississippi psychology major Madison Scott is exceptional as a student and athlete of character, according to Yolett McPhee- McCuin, head coach of Ole Miss Women’s Basketball.

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Tuskegee and Auburn Universities Work to Address Racial and Health Disparities in Alabama

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Tuskegee and Auburn Universities have agreed to collaborate on partnership expansion between the schools and community outreach. The impact of this partnership will benefit the students of both schools and the surrounding communities where we are based,” said Tuskegee Provost Dr. S. Auburn President Dr. Christopher B.

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Conway-Turner: From First-Gen Student to 43-Year Career Retirement

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Conway-Turner, who grew up in a small town in Missouri, said her journey mirrors that of many of the students at Buffalo State University (part of the State University of New York system). As a first-generation college student, she appreciated the process of education and embraced its transformative aspects.

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Julie Kouijzer

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A marketing major, Kouijzer’s community outreach activities have included Parkland Boys & Girls Club, MLK Day of Service Letter Writing Project and Read Across America.

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Saint Louis University Launches Institute for Translational Neuroscience

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Saint Louis University (SLU) has launched its Institute for Translational Neuroscience (ITN), which will connect experts in biochemistry, chemistry, pharmacology, social justice, and community outreach to study the brain and central nervous system.

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Dr. Melissa Gilliam to Lead Boston University as Historic First

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“[My clinical experience] gives me a lot of insight into the role of health and well-being and how it can really be a barrier to people being able to fully participate at work," she said, noting that the health and well-being of both employees and students should be paid attention to. Gilliam holds a B.A.

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How 1,000+ prospective HBCU students conducted their college search

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Blogs How 1,000+ prospective HBCU students conducted their college search Key insights from our 2023 Student Communication Preferences Survey The recent Supreme Court decision on affirmative action has many HBCU leaders wondering whether they’ll see an influx of enrollment for fall 2024. among all students surveyed.