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  • GBHEM Scholarships Help Oluwapelumi Dada Pursue Innovation and Service

    GBHEM Scholarships Help Oluwapelumi Dada Pursue Innovation and Service

    Published On: February 3, 2025

    Oluwapelumi Dada, a Huston-Tillotson University student — one of the 11 Black College Fund-supported schools, is on a mission to bridge the gap between technology and community service.

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  • GBHEM Scholarship Scholarships Fuel Munira Morris’s Journey from Bennett College to Wall Street

    GBHEM Scholarship Scholarships Fuel Munira Morris’s Journey from Bennett College to Wall Street

    Published On: February 3, 2025

    Munira Morris, a student at Bennett College, is pursuing a future in corporate finance and a passion for community service, thanks to the support of General Board of Higher Education scholarships.

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  • GBHEM Scholarship Supports Kayla Hennigan’s Dream of Serving Underrepresented Communities

    GBHEM Scholarship Supports Kayla Hennigan’s Dream of Serving Underrepresented Communities

    Published On: February 3, 2025

    Kayla Hennigan, a senior at Dillard University in New Orleans, is pursuing her dream of becoming a doctor and public health advocate. A recipient of multiple scholarships from the General Board of Higher Education & Ministry (GBHEM), Hennigan is dedicated to improving healthcare access in underserved communities.

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  • Education and United Methodist Church Help Davis Change Lifecycle

    Education and United Methodist Church Help Davis Change Lifecycle

    Published On: February 3, 2025

    GBHEM scholarship supports Paine College student Garry Davis as he works to transform his future amid family challenges.

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  • UM Scholarships help Demar Williams Pursue Pharmacy School Dreams

    UM Scholarships help Demar Williams Pursue Pharmacy School Dreams

    Published On: January 31, 2025

    Demar Williams, an Edith Allen Scholarship and UM Allocation Award recipient, is determined to make an impact in both his community and the field of pharmacy.

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  • United Methodist Support Helps Fuel Brittney Daniel’s Juvenile Justice Dream

    United Methodist Support Helps Fuel Brittney Daniel’s Juvenile Justice Dream

    Published On: January 31, 2025

    Brittney Daniel, a psychology major at Paine College, is focused on making a difference in the lives of young people. Through her hard work, faith, and the support of The United Methodist Church, she is on a path to help transform the juvenile justice system.

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  • United Methodist Support Fuels Crystal Nwabeke’s Journey at Meharry Medical College

    United Methodist Support Fuels Crystal Nwabeke’s Journey at Meharry Medical College

    Published On: January 29, 2025

    For Crystal Nwabeke, a first-year dental student, United Methodist scholarships have alleviated financial stress, allowing her to focus on what matters most: her education at Meharry Medical College, her community and her future patients.

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  • Connexion: Celebrating United Methodist-related Educational Institutions and the Communities They Serve

    Connexion: Celebrating United Methodist-related Educational Institutions and the Communities They Serve

    Published On: July 5, 2024

    The General Board of Higher Education and Ministry (GBHEM) is excited to announce the launch of "Connexion," a new initiative that highlights the impact and stories of United Methodist-related institutions across the United States, fostering a deeper sense of community, support, and transformation across the denomination. What is Connexion? United...

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  • Philander Smith University Student Keshira Watson Fulfills Lifelong Ministry Aspiration

    Philander Smith University Student Keshira Watson Fulfills Lifelong Ministry Aspiration

    Published On: January 3, 2024

    No one ever had to guess what Keshira Watson wanted to do for a living. From the time she was in 2nd grade, she just knew. “I’ve always known that I was called to ministry,” said Keshira, 22, a student at Philander Smith University in Little Rock, Ark., a historically...

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  • Faith and Intellect, Help Rev. Kosh Jr. Cast a Wider Net

    Faith and Intellect, Help Rev. Kosh Jr. Cast a Wider Net

    Published On: September 21, 2023

    By connecting young adults to a greater network of other disciplined young adults, campus ministers, mentors, and seasoned ministry leaders, the Rev. Kevin Kosh Jr. is helping to build a pipeline of transformational leaders to serve within the church and respective UMC affiliated HBCU campuses.

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