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UTHSC Communications & Marketing

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MINORITY COLLEGE STUDENTS HONORED FOR PARTIPICATION

 IN UTHSC SUMMER PROGRAMS

 

            Memphis, Tennessee (July 16, 2004) – On Friday, July 16 minority college students enrolled in summer programs at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center (UTHSC) were honored during a closing ceremony at the Student Alumni Center.

Summer Programs are offered through the university’s Health Career Programs area, which was established in 1990 to generate interest among African-Americans in UTHSC’s academic programs and to foster their increased numbers as applicants, students and graduates.

Summer programs provide structured environments for academic enrichment and reinforcement of the math/science concepts so essential to health education training. According to Director of Health Career Programs, Leroy Moore, more than 2,500 students have benefited from participating in the eight-week programs since their inception.  Friday’s ceremony culminated summer internships for 2004.

           

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