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UNCF President and CEO Dr. Michael L. Lomax Receives Honorary Doctorate from Morehouse College

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Wednesday, May 22, 2024
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Washington, D.C., May 22, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- UNCF (United Negro College Fund) proudly announces that Dr. Michael L. Lomax, president and CEO, has been awarded an honorary Doctor of Humane Letters from his alma mater, Morehouse College.

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  • Washington, D.C., May 22, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- UNCF (United Negro College Fund) proudly announces that Dr. Michael L. Lomax, president and CEO, has been awarded an honorary Doctor of Humane Letters from his alma mater, Morehouse College.
  • Dr. Lomax was honored on May 19, 2024, during Morehouse's live-streamed 140th commencement ceremony, which featured President Joseph R. Biden as the commencement speaker.
  • “This was a special personal moment for me, and I am eternally grateful to my alma mater Morehouse College.
  • Before joining UNCF, he served as president of Dillard University in New Orleans and held positions at Emory University, Spelman College, and Morehouse College.

Morehouse College and Leading Tech Company Sage Launch Program to Help Prepare Next Generation of Tech Entrepreneurs

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Wednesday, April 24, 2024
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The goal of the initiative is to help increase the number of Black-owned businesses in the tech ecosystem.

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  • The goal of the initiative is to help increase the number of Black-owned businesses in the tech ecosystem.
  • Sage and Morehouse are committed to working together to address this disparity by developing and promoting a diverse talent pool for the tech industry.
  • “Morehouse students have been immersed in the bespoke Sage GenAI program in its inaugural year,” said Aaron Harris, chief technology officer at Sage.
  • Through the curriculum we’re building, Morehouse students are learning skills to prepare them to be the next generation of leaders in AI-related careers.”

Dean College's President Inducted into the Martin Luther King, Jr. Collegium of Scholars at Morehouse College

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Tuesday, April 16, 2024
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FRANKLIN, Mass., April 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Dean College is proud to announce that our president, Kenneth Elmore, J.D., has been inducted into the Martin Luther King, Jr. Collegium of Scholars at Morehouse College.

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  • FRANKLIN, Mass., April 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Dean College is proud to announce that our president, Kenneth Elmore, J.D., has been inducted into the Martin Luther King, Jr. Collegium of Scholars at Morehouse College.
  • "That is why being inducted into the Martin Luther King, Jr. Collegium of Scholars at Morehouse College is so very meaningful to me.
  • Dr. King was the epitome of a remarkable leader and selfless servant, and I pledge to continue his legacy as a member of the MLK Collegium of Scholars."
  • The induction ceremony took place on Thursday, April 11, 2024, in the Martin Luther King, Jr. International Chapel.

New $2.5 Million Morehouse College "Finishing Well" Scholarship Established by Philanthropists Yolanda and Dale Jones to Assist Scholars with Financial Needs

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Tuesday, February 20, 2024
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The gift to Morehouse was inspired in part by the financial challenges that Jones and his twin brother faced as first-generation college students 42 years ago.

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  • The gift to Morehouse was inspired in part by the financial challenges that Jones and his twin brother faced as first-generation college students 42 years ago.
  • He also became permanently disabled while we were in school," said Jones, a Trustee Emeritus at Morehouse College.
  • The Yolanda and Dale Jones Family Endowed Scholarship Fund will provide a safety net of financial support to help juniors and seniors reach graduation.
  • "We are pleased to establish the Yolanda and Dale Jones Family Endowed Scholarship Fund of $2.5 million to help students finish well," Jones said.

Community Hospital Consulting Announces Management of Morehouse General Hospital

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Monday, February 5, 2024
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PLANO, Texas, Feb. 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Community Hospital Consulting, the management and consulting arm of Community Hospital Corporation, is pleased to announce it has aligned again with Morehouse General Hospital, Bastrop, La., to provide management services as of February 1, 2024.

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  • PLANO, Texas, Feb. 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Community Hospital Consulting, the management and consulting arm of Community Hospital Corporation, is pleased to announce it has aligned again with Morehouse General Hospital, Bastrop, La., to provide management services as of February 1, 2024.
  • CHC Consulting will collaborate with the Morehouse Parish Hospital Service District, which retains governance over the hospital.
  • "We are pleased to be working with CHC Consulting for their expert guidance and assistance as we further develop quality patient care services to meet the growing needs of our community," said Robert Green, Chairman, Morehouse General Hospital.
  • Similar to many other rural hospitals nationwide, Morehouse General Hospital is an independent, non-profit, and community-driven facility.

The Inner Circle Acknowledges, David M. Williams, MD as a Pinnacle Lifetime Member

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Friday, December 29, 2023
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ATLANTA, Dec. 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Prominently featured in The Inner Circle, David M. Williams, MD, is acknowledged as a Pinnacle Life Member for his contributions to the field of Epidemiology.

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  • ATLANTA, Dec. 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Prominently featured in The Inner Circle, David M. Williams, MD, is acknowledged as a Pinnacle Life Member for his contributions to the field of Epidemiology.
  • Dr. Williams pursued higher education at the Universidad Autónoma de Guadalajara in Mexico where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Biology.
  • Board-certified in family practice, Dr. Williams currently works at Southside Medical Center where he has served as the President and CEO of Southside Medical Center since 1997.
  • He is also a fellow of the American Academy of Family Physicians and a member of the American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine.

Jon Platt to Receive GRAMMY Salute To Industry Icons® Honor at the 2024 Pre-GRAMMY® Gala

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Thursday, December 7, 2023
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Commended for his indisputable impact on the music business, Sony Music Publishing Chairman and CEO Jon Platt is the 2024 GRAMMY Salute To Industry Icons® honoree.

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  • Commended for his indisputable impact on the music business, Sony Music Publishing Chairman and CEO Jon Platt is the 2024 GRAMMY Salute To Industry Icons® honoree.
  • The Recording Academy® and Clive Davis will celebrate Platt’s achievements at the renowned Pre-GRAMMY® Gala on Sat, Feb. 3, 2024, the evening preceding the 66th Annual GRAMMY Awards®.
  • In 2005, he launched The Big Jon Platt Scholarship Program for college-bound students from his Denver community in Montbello.
  • For the past decade, the invitation-only Pre-GRAMMY Gala has included a presentation to honor industry luminaries through the Recording Academy's GRAMMY Salute To Industry Icons award.

WELLS FARGO PARTNERS WITH AWARD-WINNING FAN-ATHLETE COMMUNITY, HANG, TO CONNECT HBCU FANS AND STARS FOR THE CELEBRATION BOWL

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Tuesday, December 12, 2023
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NEW YORK, Dec. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Wells Fargo, in partnership with the award-winning fan-athlete community, HANG, will bring a one-of-a-kind watch-party game experience to HBCU fans for the storied match-up between Howard University and Florida A&M at the Celebration Bowl on December 14, 2023. Actor and former NFL linebacker Isaac Keys (Morehouse); NFL Hall of Famer Aeneas Williams (Southern); Miami Dolphins star Terron Armstead (UAPB), Tampa Bay Buccaneers offensive lineman Nick Leverett (North Carolina Central) and pro basketball player Shakyla Hill (Grambling) will be among the HBCU notables who will celebrate the HBCU experience while discussing the game with fans around the country who register for free via www.LetsHang.live.

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  • "Wells Fargo looks forward to partnering with the HANG team for the second straight year to bring a unique virtual game experience to HBCU fans during the Celebration Bowl broadcast," said Dewey Norwood, Senior Diversity and Inclusion Consultant.
  • "Our Celebration Bowl HANG will be a virtual reunion for the entire HBCU family – personifying Wells Fargo's commitment to enriching peoples' lives."
  • Wells Fargo is a longtime supporter of HBCUs.
  • Since 2011, they have given more than $40 million in scholarships and programming to HBCUs and organizations that support them.

UPDATE - UNCF and Google are Paving the Path Forward to Increase Opportunities for HBCU Students in Tech Fields with Additional $2M Investment

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Tuesday, October 17, 2023
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Today, in partnership with UNCF, the investment grows—with an additional $2 million in unrestricted funding to Morehouse College and Hampton University.

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  • Today, in partnership with UNCF, the investment grows—with an additional $2 million in unrestricted funding to Morehouse College and Hampton University.
  • “We are thrilled to partner with UNCF to continue Google’s ongoing commitment to invest in education pillars like Morehouse College and Hampton University.
  • Google’s $1 million investment to Hampton University will enable the university to expand pathways and opportunities by facilitating needed infrastructure and classroom technology upgrades.
  • Students at both Morehouse and NC A&T will be able to network with Google employees and explore mentorships and career opportunities through the partnership.

UNCF and Google are Paving the Path Forward to Increase Opportunities for HBCU Students in Tech Fields with Additional $2M Investment

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Tuesday, October 17, 2023
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Today, in partnership with UNCF, the investment grows—with an additional $2 million in unrestricted funding to Morehouse College and Hampton University.

Key Points: 
  • Today, in partnership with UNCF, the investment grows—with an additional $2 million in unrestricted funding to Morehouse College and Hampton University.
  • “We are thrilled to partner with UNCF to continue Google’s ongoing commitment to invest in education pillars like Morehouse College and Hampton University.
  • Google’s $1 million investment to Hampton University will enable the university to expand pathways and opportunities by facilitating needed infrastructure and classroom technology upgrades.
  • Students at both Morehouse and NC A&T will be able to network with Google employees and explore mentorships and career opportunities through the partnership.