Corporate Partners Program
Meharry’s Corporate Partners Program is a strategic initiative designed to foster impactful collaborations with industry leaders. Through this program, we partner with forward-thinking organizations to drive innovation, cultivate talent pipelines, and empower communities. Together, we are creating opportunities that pave the way for a future of shared success and meaningful impact.
Why Partner With Us?
Partnering with Meharry’s Corporate Partners Program offers corporations a unique opportunity to invest in a legacy of excellence in healthcare education and community service. As one of the nation’s oldest and most prestigious historically Black academic health science centers, Meharry plays a critical role in addressing healthcare disparities, advancing medical innovation, and training a diverse healthcare workforce.
Champions for Change
From $40 to a Visionary Future: The Journey of Fortune S. Mhlanga, Ph.D.
From a 17-year-old arriving in the U.S. with just $40 in his pocket to becoming the founding dean of Meharry’s School of Applied Computational Sciences, Dr. Fortune S. Mhlanga’s journey is a testament to perseverance, purpose, and the power of community. His vision has launched innovative graduate programs, NASA partnerships, and groundbreaking AI research—all focused on transforming health outcomes through data science. “This is Meharry,” he says, “not just what we’re doing, but what we’re capable of doing.”
Partnership Opportunities
| Talent Development: Internship programs, co-op placements, mentoring, and recruitment events. | Community Engagement: Collaborating on outreach programs, scholarships, and DEI initiatives. | Research Collaborations: Opportunities for joint research, funding faculty projects, or sponsoring innovation labs. |
| Event Sponsorship: Opportunities to sponsor key events, conferences, or fundraising initiatives. | Workforce Development: Custom training programs and upskilling opportunities. |
Our Current Partners
Partnerships with industry leaders like Oracle drive transformative change by advancing research, education, and the future of healthcare. Our state-of-the-art research lab fosters groundbreaking innovation, equipping students with real-world experience that prepares them to lead in their fields. These collaborations strengthen our college’s impact, accelerate discoveries, and shape the future of healthcare by developing cutting-edge solutions that improve patient care and medical technology. Explore our 2025 Corporate Partners list.
Our Partnership Levels
The Meharry Corporate Partners Program recognizes organizations that contribute annually at a leadership level to our school between July 1 and June 30. Recognition levels provide visibility that highlights your company’s participation and priorities.
Get Involved: Steps to Partner with Us
We welcome the opportunity to meet and discuss how this partnership can drive innovation and create meaningful change for students, the college, and the future of healthcare. Please let us know a convenient time to connect and explore potential collaborations.
For more information or to schedule a meeting, please complete our inquiry form.
Meharry Medical College Hosts Inaugural Corporate Partners Breakfast
Meharry Medical College recently welcomed corporate leaders to its first-ever Corporate Partners Breakfast, celebrating impactful collaborations that drive education, research, and healthcare for underserved communities
A heartfelt thank you to our incredible partners, inspiring panelists, and supporters—your contributions empower students, fuel innovation, and expand our mission.
