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HBCU Scholars Alumni

Making a difference and impacting the future of their communities
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Class of 2023-24
Akajiugo Amucheazi Biology, Junior, Southern University A&M College
Ané Scott English, Senior, Tougaloo College
Arah Anoma Biology, Senior, LeMoyne-Owen College
Ashley Mack Pre-Nursing, Sophomore, Winston-Salem State University
Aspen Treadwell Biology, Junior, Jackson State University
Ayden Clark-Veal Biology, Junior, Morehouse College
Chantinae Gray Sustainable Agriculture, Junior, Central State University
Chloe Bryant Exercise Science, Junior, Winston-Salem State University
Chloe Sebiro Pre-Medical Biology, Junior, Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University
Croix Johnson Exercise Science, Sophomore, Central State University
Danielle Jathan Biology, Junior, LeMoyne-Owen College
Danielle Watson Biology, Senior, Clark Atlanta University
Daril Howard Health Science, Junior, Spelman College
David Durotoye Biology, Junior, Dillard University
Ermine Jean Biology, Junior, Stillman College
Eshiobome Aimofumhe Biochemistry & Molecular Biology, Sophomore, Fisk University
I’aisha Hampton Biology, Senior, Stillman College
Ibrahima Jarjou Exercise Science and Psychology, Junior, Central State University
India Speight Biology, Junior, North Carolina A&T State University
Isabella Wynter Computer Science/Bioinformatics, Sophomore, Central State University
Jaden Clemon Biology, Junior, Miles College
Janecia Smith Biomedical Science, Sophomore, Lawson State Community College
Jannah Adams Biology, Junior, Tuskegee University
Joanne Simon Biology, Junior, Clark Atlanta University
Johnathan Hicks Biomedical Science, Junior, North Carolina Central State University
Kayla Hennigan Biology, Junior, Dillard University
Keiana Briscoe Biology, Junior, Central State University
Kennedy Willis Biology, Junior, Xavier University
Keshala Williams Biology, Senior, Stillman College
Kimani Williams Biology and Public Health Nutrition, Junior, Tuskegee University
LaFaith Stevenson Biology, Sophomore, Lawson State Community College
Madison Fails Chemistry, Junior, Tennessee State University
Madison Patterson Biology, Sophomore, Tougaloo College
Malik White-Hayes Biology, Senior, Benedict College
Mehgan Owens Biology, Junior, Miles College
Melissa Mason Chemistry, Senior, Stillman College
Meredith Denning Biology, Sophomore, LeMoyne-Owen College
Michael Anthony Newman Biology, Junior, Morehouse College
Mya Bailey Biology, Junior, Southern University A&M College
Nausicaa Imuzai Biology, Senior, Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University
Raegyn Phillips Biology, Senior, Jackson State University
Raina Innis Psychology, Senior, North Carolina A&T State University
Raven Herring Health Science, Sophomore, Spelman College
Shaterra Richerson Psychology, Sophomore, Fisk University
Skye Franklin Biology, Junior, North Carolina Central State University
Tashana Hawkins Biology, Junior, Miles College
Taylor Lawrence Psychology, Senior, Tuskegee University
Teresa Norwood-Jackson Biology, Junior, LeMoyne-Owen College
Tinaya Ware Biochemistry, Junior, Xavier University
Trissania Lawrence Biology, Sophomore, Benedict College
Victoria Johnson Nursing, Sophomore, Tennessee State University
Class of 2022-23
Aaron Whiteside Sophomore, Exercise Science, Central State University (Native of Columbus, OH)
Ann Ebhounu Junior, Biochemistry, Fisk University (Native of Lagos, Nigeria)
Arianna Bastian Senior, Biology, Benedict College (Native of Freeport, Bahamas)
AriAnna Thomas Senior, Nursing, Tuskegee University (Native of Conyers, GA)
Asia Castrillon-Watts Senior, Biology, Clark Atlanta University (Native of Houston, TX)
Autumn Peterson Senior, Biology, Tennessee State University (Native of Jackson, TN)
Brayanna Jones Junior, Biology, Xavier University (Native of New Roads, LA)
Charles Woodfork Sophomore, Food & Nutritional Sciences, North Carolina Agricultural & Technical State University (Native of San Francisco, CA)
Christen Lawrence Senior, Biology, Miles College (Native of Savannah, GA)
Christin Keeton Senior, Chemistry, Tuskegee University (Native of Atlanta, GA)
Da’Jon Stoudemire Senior, Psychology, Stillman College (Native of Montgomery, AL)
David Totty Sophomore, Biology, Morehouse College (Native of St. Louis, MO)
Derrick Webb Senior, Biology, Dillard University (Native of Montgomery, AL)
Desmond Norris Sophomore, Biology, LeMoyne-Owen College (Native of Baltimore, MD)
Evon Arnold Sophomore, Biology, Central State University (Native of Columbus, OH)
Gabrielle Ford Senior, Health Science, Spelman College (Native of Atlanta, GA)
Gabrielle LeNoir Junior, Biology, Southern University and A&M College (Native of Houston, TX)
Gabrielle Lowe Junior, Psychology, Benedict College (Native of Indianapolis, IN)
Gregory Roberts Senior, Biomedical Engineering, North Carolina Agricultural & Technical State University (Native of Atlanta, GA)
Jada Burns Senior, Health Services, Wilberforce University (Native of Cincinnati, OH)
Jae Walls Junior, Biology, Tennessee State University (Native of East Point, GA)
Jalen White Senior, Psychology, Morehouse College (Native of St. Louis, MO)
Jasmine Armstead Senior, Biology, Stillman College (Native of Forkland, AL)
Jayla Oliver Sophomore, Nursing, Southern University of Shreveport (Native of Benton, LA)
Jaylen Sandifer Senior, Biology & Music Vocal Performance, Jackson State University (Native of Jackson, MS)
Jazlyn Byrd Junior, Biology, Florida A&M University (Native of Tallahassee, FL)
Jordan Kinnel Senior, Nursing, Tuskegee University (Native of Dawson, GA)
Jordan Wilbourn Sophomore, Biology, LeMoyne-Owen College (Native of Memphis, TN)
Jordyn Miller Senior, Psychology, Jackson State University (Native of Memphis, TN)
Kamerin McDuffie Junior, Biology, Winston-Salem State University (Native of Baltimore, MD)
Kamryn Thomas Senior, Chemistry, Tougaloo College (Native of Monticello, MS)
Kenyian Kimble Senior, Biology, Southern University and A&M College (Native of Memphis, TN)
Kyla Mayo Junior, Biology, Dillard University (Native of Vacherie, LA)
Kyla Smith Sophomore, Biology, Lawson State Community College (Native of Tuscaloosa, AL)
Lindsey Cawthorne Sophomore, Nursing, Southern University of Shreveport (Native of Shreveport, LA)
Mallory Johnson Sophomore, Biology, Xavier University (Native of Houston, TX)
Matthew McKee Senior, Mathematics, Tougaloo College (Native of Jackson, MS)
Oumou Sylla Junior, Biology, Stillman College (Native of Birmingham, AL)
Qiana Williams Junior, Biology, Miles College (Native of Center Point, AL)
Raven May Junior, Biology, Spelman College (Native of Waukegan, IL)
Selena Garcia Junior, Public Health, North Carolina Central University (Native of St. Paul, MN)
Shandrika Morris Sophomore, Nursing, Southern University of Shreveport (Native of Shreveport, LA)
Shelecia Reid Junior, Biology, Florida A&M University (Native of Lauderhill, FL)
Spirit Williams Senior, Chemistry, Clark Atlanta University (Native of Conyers, GA)
Ta’Leah Bacote Junior, Biomedical Sciences, North Carolina Central University (Native of Hampton, VA)
Tamia Little Senior, Biology, Stillman College (Native of Tuscaloosa, AL)
Tanzania Covington Senior, Chemistry, Central State University (Native of Berkley, IL)
Tia Daniels Junior, Biology, Tuskegee University (Native of Montgomery, AL)
Toochukwu Ifezie Senior, Biochemistry & Molecular Biology, Fisk University (Native of Lagos, Nigeria)
Trinity Beatty Junior, Biology, Winston-Salem State University (Native of Washington, DC)
Ty’Janae Livers Sophomore, Biology, Miles College (Native of New Orleans, LA)
Class of 2021-22
Aja Jackson Sophomore, Biology, Tennessee State University (Native of Tulsa, OK)
Alexis Merrell Senior, Biology, Miles College (Native of Ellenwood, GA)
A’Lissia Thomas Second-year, Animal Science, Lawson State Community College (Native of Birmingham, AL)
Alonzo Frederic Junior, Biology, Morehouse College (Native of Ft. Lauderdale, FL)
Anthony Ervin Junior, Biology, Dillard University (Native of Monroe, LA)
Breanna Jolly Sophomore, Biology, Wilberforce University (Native of Columbus, OH)
Brendon Davis Junior, Biology, Southern University & A&M College (Native of Laurel, MD)
Brianna Taylor Sophomore, Biology, Lemoyne Owen College (Native of Los Angeles, CA)
Brooke Jones Sophomore, Biology, Miles College (Native of Austell, GA)
Chandler Cleveland Junior, Biology/Pre-dental, Tougaloo College (Native of Byram, MS)
Chisom Ezenwenyi Junior, Biomedical Sciences, North Carolina Central University (Native of Durham, NC)
Dana Burks Sophomore, Psychology, Benedict College (Native of Pine Bluff, AR)
Darryl Sams Junior, Biology, Morehouse College (Native of St. Louis, MO)
Diajah Kidd Senior, Biology, Clark Atlanta University (Native of McKinney, TX)
Erykah Johnson Senior, Clinical Laboratory Science, Winston-Salem State University (Native of Charlotte, NC)
Jada Ransom Sophomore, Biology, Southern University and A&M College (Native of New Orleans, LA)
Jalyn Dantzler Senior, Biology, Stillman College (Native of Tuscaloosa, AL)
Jaylynn Lanier Sophomore, Biology, LeMoyne-Owen College (Native of Memphis, TN)
Jessica Pender Sophomore, Biology, LeMoyne-Owen College (Native of Memphis, TN)
Joshua Lewis Junior, Biomedical Engineering, Xavier University (Native of Marlboro, MD)
Justice Hypolite Second-Year, Pre-Med/Applied Science, Shelton State Community College (Native of Tuscaloosa, AL)
Kayla Brown Junior, Biology, North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University (Native of Detroit, MI)
Kayla Adams Junior, Biology, Central State University (Native of Arbor Hills, MI)
Kendall Gloston Junior, Nursing, Dillard University (Native of Lafayette, LA)
Kennedy Singleton Third-year, Pharmacy, Xavier University (Native of New Orleans, LA)
Kerstyn Russell Senior, Biology Pre-Med, Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University (Native of St. Petersburg, FL)
Kirlandria Harris Senior, Biology, Clark Atlanta University (Native of Montgomery, AL)
Kya Dukes Junior, Biology, Wilberforce University (Native of Cincinnati, OH)
LaNeisha Johnson Senior, Chemistry Pre-Med, Jackson State University (Native of Detroit, MI)
Lauren Mitchell Senior, Health Science, Spelman College (Native of San Antonio, TX)
Mariaassumpta Ezedimma Junior, Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Fisk University (Native of Lagos, Nigeria)
Maya Blasingame Junior, Biology, Spelman College (Native of Cockeysville, MD)
Meghan Anthony Junior, Pre-Nursing, Winston-Salem State University (Native of East Bend, NC)
Morgan Woodard Senior, Biology Pre-Med, North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University (Native of Winston Salem, NC)
Nelson Mukuka Sophomore, Biology, LeMoyne-Owen College (Native of Conyers, GA)
Perrez Wilson Junior, Biology, Tennessee State University (Native of Birmingham, AL)
Philomena Onasanya Senior, Biology, North Carolina Central University (Native of Springfield, MA)
Quennetta Baldwin Junior, Biology and Chemistry, Tuskegee University (Native of Columbus, GA)
Raevin Kimble Junior, Psychology, Benedict College (Native of Cincinnati, OH)
Sapphire Holston Senior, Biology Pre-Med, Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University (Native of Toledo, OH)
Samuel Wallace III Junior, Biology, Central State University (Native of Chicago, IL)
Shakena Thomas Senior, Biology Pre-Med, Jackson State University (Native of Walls, MS)
Sydney Jones Senior, Dietetics major/Biology minor, Tuskegee University (Native of Huntsville, AL)
Sylmia Shepherd Senior, Biology, Tougaloo College (Native of Olive Branch, MS)
T’Onj McGriff Sophomore, Biology, Stillman College (Native of Quincy, FL)
Tay’la Stowes Senior, Biology, Stillman College (Native of Alexander City, AL)
Trinity Upshaw Junior, Biology, Fisk University (Native of Fort Mitchell, AL)
Victor Thomas Sophomore, Psychology, Southern University Shreveport (Native of Shreveport, LA)
Yrmajesti Hightower Junior, Biology, Central State University (Native of Cincinnati, OH)
Zoe Evans Sophomore, Biology, Lawson State Community College (Native of Bessemer, AL)
Class of 2020-21
Alexandria Morgan Senior Chemistry Major, Tougaloo College; UCLA-Tougaloo Public Health Training Program
Alexis Love Graduate Stillman College
Amya Bryant Graduate Miles College; Candidate, Master’s in Nursing Pathway Program University of Alabama at Birmingham
Andrea Harrison Graduate Stillman College; AmeriCorps summer VISTA program; Intern University of Alabama chemistry department investigating transformation of plastic waste into valuable material
Aniya Rosse Senior Nursing Major, Dillard University
Ashton Oliver Second-Year Biomedical Medical Engineering Student, Lawson State Community College; Summer internship University of Alabama Cardiovascular Disease Laboratory
DaNashia Thomas Graduate Clark Atlanta University; Studying for the MCAT and seeking clinical opportunities for shadowing
Da’Sha Richard Third-Year Pharmacy Student, Xavier University
Eden Black Senior Biology Major, Stillman College; Summer research internship University of Alabama, investigating genetics
Erin Howard Junior Biology Major, University of Alabama at Birmingham
Gabrielle Jones Graduate Stillman College; Applying to Accelerated BSN program
Jalen Robinson Graduate Morehouse College; First-Year Medical Student Morehouse School of Medicine
Jandolyn Washington Senior Spanish/Pre-Med Major, Spelman College
Jayewon Hill Senior Biology Major, Jackson State University; Summer research internship Boise State University (raptor research)
Jazmyne Jackson Graduate Tennessee State University; Candidate, Master of Health Sciences Meharry Medical College
Jenesis Morgan Senior Biology Major, Miles College
Joshua Hines Senior Biology Major, Dillard University
La’Deira Hall Senior Chemistry/Pre-Med Major, Jackson State University
Karrington Powell Senior Biology Major, Tennessee State University
NaSiya Taylor Junior Biology and Spanish Major, Spelman College; University of Washington Seattle STAR program
Oizoshimoshiofu Dimowo Senior Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Major, Fisk University; UCLA Bruins in-Genomics summer research program
Sonia Okekenwa Senior Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Major, Fisk University; MIT summer research program, Bio/Neuroscience
Tori Wiley Third-Year Pharmacy Student, Xavier University; Community Specialty Internship Walgreens, Atlanta
Terriyana Bailey Graduate Tougaloo College
Quadir Philips Graduate Morehouse College
Zaria Gouthier Senior Biology Major, Clark Atlanta University; Summer Undergraduate Fellow, Blavatnik Family Women’s Health Research Institute, Ichan School of Medicine Mount Sinai Hospital
Class of 2019-20
Ajah Gross Graduate Lawson State Community College; Bachelor of Science in Nursing Program University of Alabama at Birmingham
Alexis Brown Graduate Fisk University; First-Year Medical Student University of Cincinnati College of Medicine
Anne Omweno Second-Year Nursing Major, Shelton State Community College
Ar-Ryon Garrison Graduate Clark Atlanta University; Applicant, Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing programs
Asja Woodard Senior Health Science Major, Spelman College
Bianca Walker Senior Cellular and Molecular Biology Major, Tennessee State University
Briana Johnson Senior Mathematics and Pre-Med Major, Stillman College
Brianna Allen Fourth-Year Pharmacy Student, Xavier University; Completing Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experiences (APPE) rotations
Chyna Fitzgerald Senior Biology Major, Miles College; Preparing to take Optometry admissions exam for fall of 2022
Deliliah Davis Graduate Dillard University; Candidate, Master’s in Biomedical Science Mississippi College
Janee Knox Graduate Dillard University; Preparing to take National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX) for nursing
Jordan Malone Graduate Morehouse College
Kristen Smith Graduate Tougaloo College; Candidate, Doctorate in Public Health Brown University
Malcolm Williams-Green Graduate Morehouse College; First-Year Medical Student Morehouse School of Medicine
Morgan Jackson Fourth-Year Pharmacy Student, Xavier University; Starting rotations June 2021, first rotation Eli Lilly Pharmaceutical Company
Natalie Butler Graduate Fisk University
Natori Harper Graduate Stillman College; Applicant, Master’s in Biomedical Science
Rachel Coleman Graduate Tougaloo College
Rhythm Williams Graduate Lawson State Community College; Junior Biology Major University of Alabama at Birmingham; Summer internship Road-mapping America’s 21st Century’s Cancer Explores (RACE21), Intern UAB Academic Small Business Alliance
Sam’Mesha Edwards Graduate Shelton State Community College; Bachelor of Science in Nursing Program University of South Alabama
Shaeloren Deering Graduate Spelman College; Candidate, Master of Science in Neuroscience Morehouse School of Medicine
Summer Mallard Graduate Jackson State University; Logistics Management Specialist for the Department of the Army, Fort Lee, Virginia
Toy McLaurin Graduate Jackson State University; Candidate, Communicative Disorder’s Graduate Program (Speech Pathology) Jackson State University
Vivian Iloabuchi Graduate Fisk University; Summer intern Massachusetts General Hospital Research Training Program, applying to medical school
Waynenecka Wynn Graduate Miles College; Candidate, Samford University Doctor of Physical Therapy Program
Yasin Al-Hadid Senior Biology Major, Morehouse College; Summer internship Genentech, preparing to take the MCAT
Class of 2018-19
Alhaji Foray Graduate Fisk University; First-Year Medical Student Morehouse School of Medicine
Carmilya Jackson Graduate Jackson State; Candidate, Master’s in Medical Science Mississippi College
Dontrez Johnson, Jr. Graduate Tennessee State University; First-Year Medical Student Ross University School of Medicine
Dynasia Clemons Graduate Miles College; Emergency Departments Mobile Infirmary, Fairhope, Alabama
Jewel Newton Graduate Jackson State University; Candidate, Doctorate of Occupational Therapy St. Augustine University
Justin Forest Graduate Jackson State University; Revenue Management Specialist Optum 360, Irving, Texas
Katrina Jones Graduate Miles College
Lyndon Rolle Graduate Fisk University; Recently took the MCAT and is in the application process for medical school
Mercedes Pearson Graduate Miles College; Peace Corps volunteer evacuated back to the U.S. in mid-March2020 due to COVID-19
Normanda Brown Graduate Tougaloo College; Candidate, Doctor of Occupational Therapy, Fall of 2021
Ruth Anyaeche Graduate Fisk University; Candidate, Doctorate in Chemistry Purdue University
Class of 2017-18
Dominique Foster Attended Tougaloo
Jahmel Fowler Graduate Fisk University; Candidate, Doctorate in Biochemistry and Structural Biology University of Alabama at Birmingham; Master’s in Health Administration University of Southern Indiana
Jasmine Wright Graduate Tennessee State University
Jelicia Daily Graduate Miles College; Pharmacy technician, applying to pharmacy school, fall of 2021
Keila Lawrence Graduate Miles College; Candidate, Masters in Intercultural and International Communication American University, Washington, DC
Kelsey Mathews Graduate Tougaloo College; Participant Mississippi Rural Physicians Scholarship Program; First-Year Medical Student University of Mississippi Medical Center
Mia McWilliams Graduate Jackson State; Candidate, Masters in Speech Language Pathology Jackson State University
Morgan Elysse Taylor Graduate Jackson State University
Renner Antwi Graduate Tennessee State University
Viola Donahue Graduate Fisk University; First-Year Medical Student University of Missouri – Columbia School of Medicine; Master’s in Health Administration University Southern Indiana
Class of 2016-17
Chris Shelton Graduate Fisk University; Master’s in Health Administration University of Southern Indiana; Research Program Coordinator, Georgetown Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center
Emmanuel Jackson Graduate Fisk University
Evan Peters Graduate Jackson State University; Corporate sales FOX 16 TV, Little Rock, Arkansas
Grady Clopton Graduate Tennessee State University; Candidate, Master’s in Chemistry Tennessee State University; Plans to pursue Doctorate in Theoretical Chemistry
Jazmin Ewers Graduate Fisk University; Research Assistant Department of Oncology and Hematology Boston Children’s Hospital
Keith Cobb Graduate Tougaloo College; Candidate, Master’s in Chemistry Mississippi State University
Kiana Pauline Moore Graduate Jackson State University; Owner, Total Body Submersion, a swim school for children with disabilities
Victoria Taylor Graduate Tougaloo College; Candidate, Masters in Biological Sciences Mississippi College
Class of 2015-16
Alexis Martin Attended Tougaloo College
Caitlyn Beasley Attended Tugaloo College; Graduate University of Southern Mississippi University
Darian Williams Graduate Tennessee State University
Isis Christopher Graduate Fisk University; Research Assistant Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Kendrique Morgan Graduate Tougaloo College; Candidate Doctorate in Physical Therapy, University of Mississippi Medical School
Kyahna Freeman Graduate Tennessee State University; Candidate, Doctorate of Public Health Capella University
Marwa Sharif Graduate Tennessee State University; Laboratory Manager MedaSource
Ra’Chaud Brown Graduate Tougaloo College; Candidate, Master’s in Public Health with Emphasis on Epidemiology, Jackson State University; Accepted into the Daniel Hale Williams Scholar Program Through the Jackson Heart Study
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Current HBCU Scholars

The Class of 2024-2025 is paving their road to success.
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The “Heart” of the Program

Shaping the next generation of African American biomedical science and health care professionals.
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