Morgan State University’s School of Community Health and Policy received the 2026 Health Professions Higher Education Excellence in Diversity award. The recognition highlights work connected to health equity, student success, and community-engaged health education.

Awards are not a substitute for outcomes, but this one points to a useful model for health training: preparing students to understand the communities they serve and to connect professional education with public needs. That bridge matters as health systems work to build trust and reach people more effectively.

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