Khamara Logan, a junior majoring in human ecology with a concentration in fashion merchandising, was selected as one of two UMES participants in the White House Initiative on Advancing Educational Equity, Excellence, and Economic Opportunity through Historically Black Colleges and Universities. The announcement was made on July 20 by the White House and the U.S. Department of Education.
Logan and pharmacy major Brittney Henry were chosen from a field of 102 students from 70 HBCUs to be named a White House HBCU Scholar. Scholars are eligible to attend the 2023 National HBCU Week Conference Sept. 24-28 in Arlington, Virginia, where they will have the opportunity to network with peers from other universities and across disciplines, receive professional training and address issues related to the HBCU community.
As part of the week’s activities, the students will present their intellectual property ideas at a NASA sponsored Minority University Research and Education Project Innovation Tech Transfer Idea Competition on Sept. 25 at the NASA Goddard Space Flight Center in Greenbelt, Maryland.
“From this experience, I’m hoping to build new connections, develop the necessary skills for my career and explore new fields. I’m learning that my major can be applied to a lot of great disciplines that I can bring my skills and knowledge to,” Logan said. “The possibilities are endless.”
The conference concludes with a career and recruitment fair providing professional development sessions, direct hiring and recruitment opportunities.
“Our 2023 HBCU Scholars are talented students who embody the culture of excellence and inclusion championed by our nation’s Historically Black Colleges and Universities,” said Miguel Cardona, U.S. Secretary of Education. “I’m thrilled to see the HBCU Scholars program continue to expand its reach and provide such exciting professional development, networking, and educational opportunities to some of our nation’s brightest and most promising young leaders.”
This release contains information from the United States Department of Education.
