Nashville, Tenn. – For five years, Meharry Medical College has been planting seeds of possibility in young minds through G.O.A.L.S.—Go Out and Love Science—an immersive, hands-on experience designed to introduce middle school students to science, medicine, dentistry and health-related careers. Recently, nearly 200 sixth, seventh and eighth graders from Haynes...
Meharry Medical College’s Cherae M. Farmer, D.D,S., MSPH, FACD, FICD, Interim Executive Vice President & Provost Dean of the School of Dentistry is featured in Rolling Out, discussing the importance of advancing oral health care for all and expanding access to quality dental care for underserved communities. Learn more about...
Meharry Medical College celebrated student scholarship, scientific discovery, mentorship and the important role of research in improving health during Meharry Medical Student Research Day 2026 on Sept. 30. Held in the Harold D. West Basic Science Building, the annual event brought together medical students, faculty, research mentors, judges, panelists and...
Written by: Dionne Lucas, Director of Donor Communications Meharry Medical College held its 151st Convocation at 9 a.m. Monday, Oct. 5, at The Cal Turner Family Center for Student Education on the College’s Nashville campus. One of Meharry’s most enduring traditions, Convocation brings together students, faculty, alumni and College...
Meharry Medical College and Nashville General Hospital hosted Nashville Walks for Peace Saturday, Sept. 12, bringing physicians, medical students, first responders, families and community members together for a 5K race and 2-mile walk focused on preventing gun violence and promoting safer communities. Nashville was one of 10 cities to participate...
Under the leadership of Dr. Lynn Todman, Professor and Chair of the Department of Population Health at the School of Global Health, the Global Ministries of the United Methodist Church has awarded Meharry’s School of Global Health (SGH) a $250,000 planning grant to advance maternal mental health during the postpartum...
The Meharry Medical College Center for Women’s Health Research is mobilizing African American women with a mother, daughter or sister who has been diagnosed with breast cancer to participate discussion groups. Did you know Black women have a 31% mortality – the highest among any U.S. racial or ethnic group?...
Why Financial and Health Care Powers of Attorney Belong in Every Estate Plan Most people think about estate planning in terms of what happens after they die. However, some of the most important decisions concern what happens while they are still living, particularly if illness, injury or cognitive decline leaves...
