Bloomberg gives Hopkins $150M to diversify science programs
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BALTIMORE (AP) — A $150 million gift from billionaire Michael Bloomberg aims to help Johns Hopkins University boost the representation of certain minorities in science, technology, engineering and math. The donation announced Tuesday help create 100 new slots for students from historically Black colleges and universities and minority-serving institutions who will be known as Vivien Thomas Scholars, news outlets reported.
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Main Idea: Michael Bloomberg is giving Johns Hopkins University $150 million to expand science programs and support more students from minority backgrounds.
Key Points:
- The gift will create 100 new spots for students from historically Black colleges and universities and other minority-serving schools.
- These students will be called Vivien Thomas Scholars, named for a Black scientist linked to an early cardiac surgery breakthrough at Johns Hopkins.
- The program will offer full tuition, a stipend, health insurance, mentoring, and other support for up to six years.
- Johns Hopkins says the new gift brings Bloomberg’s total donations to the university to $3.55 billion.
Impact on the People
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Johns Hopkins University and Morgan State University may train more Black and minority STEM students, which could widen access to skilled jobs and improve research and patient care over time.
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