12/24/2025
A Black PhD student at an HBCU has just won a major scholarship for groundbreaking research on brain repair — work that has the potential to change lives, restore function, and redefine what’s possible in medicine and science.
This isn’t just about an award.
It’s about long nights in the lab.
It’s about faith in your purpose when the odds are stacked.
It’s about HBCUs continuing to produce world-class scholars who push humanity forward.
While some see limitations, he saw solutions. While doors weren’t always open, he kept knocking — and now his work is being recognized on a national stage.