Samuel Research Team Presented at the ACHA HBCU Coalition Summit at NCCU 

Durham, NC — April 3-5, 2024 

Students from various Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) gathered at North Carolina Central University (NCCU) for the ACHA ( American College Health Association)  HBCU Coalition Summit from April 3rd to April 5th, 2024. The annual summit focused on advancing health initiatives tailored to HBCU communities.  This year's theme was Assessing our Impact:  Advocacy, Awareness, and Advancing Campus Health and Wellbeing. .

Dr. Yudan Chen and Dr. Raymond Samuel along with Emmery Madison Dickens and Yolanda Nicholson drove to NCCU to present the results of the NCHA Survey, offering valuable insights into health trends among HBCUs.  Each one presented research findings and discussion items during a session on Friday April 5th.

Session Title: National College Health Assessment (NCHA) III: Measuring the Health and Wellbeing of Emerging Adult Populations.

Session Outline:

 Overview of the NCHA III and Administration at NC A&T.

Dr. Yudan Chen - Associate Professor, Department of Counseling

Food Insecurity in NC A&T Undergraduate Student Population.

Dr. Yolanda Nicholson - Director, Health Education and Wellness, The Alvin V. Blount Jr. Student Health Center

Sense of Belonging in Sexual Minority NC A&T Undergraduate Student Population.

Ms. Madison (Emmery) Dickens - Undergraduate Student, Department of Economics.

Building an HBCU NCHA Partnership: Barriers and Facilitators.

Dr. Raymond Samuel - Professor, Department of Biology

The summit at NCCU facilitated discussions, workshops, and networking opportunities aimed at improving health outcomes and promoting wellness across HBCU campuses. Participants engaged in productive dialogue, fostering collaborations that are expected to positively impact the health and well-being of students within the HBCU community. 

For more details on the summit and its outcomes, visit ACHA's HBCU coalition page.