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One of Meharry’s most esteemed icons, Frank Spencer Royal Sr., M.D. ’68—Chairman Emeritus of Meharry’s Board of Trustees spanning 30 years—passed away on Monday, February 2, 2026.

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School of Dentistry

Group photo of PA Students and Cumberland River Compact Staff planting the first tree.

Meharry Students to plant 85 trees across campus beginning in front of the School of Dentistry Nashville, Tenn. (Dec. 2, 2025) – Meharry Medical College Physician Assistant Sciences Program in partnership with Cumberland River Compact, held its groundbreaking tree planting ceremony today announcing its plans to plant 85 trees across the campus. The effort is part of the program’s Climate PA-Ct initiative to enhance Meharry’s green infrastructure and to de-pave a portion of campus to create healthier green spaces at Meharry and in the community. “Increasing tree canopy improves health outcomes, not only for the environment, but for the […]

School of Global Health

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This World AIDS day we sat down with School of Global Health student, Princess Jauan Durbin, a dedicated global health equity scholar and nationally recognized HIV prevention leader. From shaping youth-centered systems change to advancing person-centered sexual health strategies across the South, Princess brings a powerful commitment to ending the HIV epidemic and elevating the voices of Black and LGBTQ+ communities worldwide. 1. What makes your approach to breaking the stigma different? My approach to HIV prevention and community education is rooted in the belief that young people deserve more than outdated outreach strategies and passive inclusion. I intentionally center

School of Graduate Studies

Group photo of PA Students and Cumberland River Compact Staff planting the first tree.

Meharry Students to plant 85 trees across campus beginning in front of the School of Dentistry Nashville, Tenn. (Dec. 2, 2025) – Meharry Medical College Physician Assistant Sciences Program in partnership with Cumberland River Compact, held its groundbreaking tree planting ceremony today announcing its plans to plant 85 trees across the campus. The effort is part of the program’s Climate PA-Ct initiative to enhance Meharry’s green infrastructure and to de-pave a portion of campus to create healthier green spaces at Meharry and in the community. “Increasing tree canopy improves health outcomes, not only for the environment, but for the […]

School of Medicine

Meharry Students and Faculty smiling

Nashville, TN – The Tennessee Medical Student Radiology Symposium held in November 2025 brought together medical students from across the region for a full day of learning, collaboration, and hands-on exploration of radiology. Meharry’s Interventional Radiology Interest Group (IRIG), Radiology Interest Group (RIG), and Vanderbilt University collaborated on the symposium. Residency program directors offered students valuable insight into career pathways, training expectations, and the future of radiology. Interactive workshops led by radiology faculty, residents, and fellows gave participants practical exposure to both diagnostic and interventional techniques. “Seeing students connect with residents and attendings, work through cases, and stay engaged all