Historically Black Colleges and Universities

Historically Black Colleges and Universities Erase $10 Million in Alumni Debt, Paving the Way for Equitable Education Access

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Historically Black Colleges and Universities Erase $10 Million in Alumni Debt, Paving the Way for Equitable Education Access

This significant development marks a substantial step towards addressing financial barriers faced by graduates of these institutions. Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) have relieved former students of nearly $10 million in accumulated debt The debt relief initiative specifically targeted individuals who had graduated from Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) but were burdened with … Read more

Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) Lead Groundbreaking Genetic Database Initiative

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Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) Lead Groundbreaking Genetic Database Initiative

Spearheaded by Meharry Medical College in Nashville, Tennessee, in collaboration with Regeneron Genetics Center, AstraZeneca, Novo Nordisk, and Roche, this endeavor seeks to compile genetic material from half a million individuals of African descent. Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) are at the forefront of a groundbreaking initiative aimed at assembling the world’s largest genetic … Read more