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“As this initiative grows and expands, the opportunities for students attending HBCUs will grow,” said Johnson. “One recent partnership to tout is our Pre-Health Academy with The University of Texas Health Science Center at Tyler, which prepares students for medical-related graduate work and professional school. I am proud to say that a number of our recent graduates are currently continuing their education in medical school, pharmacy school, forensics programs, and a litany of graduate programs in the sciences, just to name a few.” “As we continue to recognize and emphasize the importance of STEAM at Texas College, students will be prepared with the confidence to pursue careers in the sciences and beyond. Texas College, and HBCUs alike, are sources of intelligent, employable individuals; and, as we continue to grow our industry partnerships, the opportunities for our students will grow,” concluded Johnson. Johnson’s sentiment on the talent at HBCUs and their impact is evident, as depicted by the workforce statistics below.

Linda Johnson

HBCUs ACCOUNT FOR:

27%

40%

50%

of all Black STEAM graduates

of all Black engineers

of all Black public school teachers

50%

80%

of all Black lawyers

of all Black judges

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