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Other UNMC affiliation partners
Dillard University
Dillard University is a coeducational private, historically black, faith based liberal arts institution in New Orleans, La. UNMC and Dillard completed their affiliation agreement in 2001. As a result of this affiliation, 11 students have participated in summer undergraduate research experiences (5 in 2002, 6 in 2003 and 10 in 2004). Several of the students have returned to UNMC for a second and third summer in their research laboratories. Two of the students have presented their research posters at a national conference, and one is listed as a co-author on a research article.
Fort Lewis College
Fort Lewis College is a public liberal arts and sciences college in Durango, Colo., which has a 17 percent Native American student enrollment. UNMC completed an affiliation agreement with Fort Lewis College in 2002. As a result of this affiliation, 2 students have participated in summer undergraduate research experiences (1 in 2003, 1 in 2004). In 2003, UNMC personnel worked with Fort Lewis College faculty to submit a Minority Access to Research Careers (MARC) grant which provides funding for minority students to participate in summer research learning experiences at their home campus and at UNMC. The grant was funded and the first MARC students from Fort Lewis College arrived at UNMC for their summer undergraduate research experience in summer 2005.
University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff
University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff is a public historically Black university located in Pine Bluff, Arkansas. UNMC and UAPB completed their affiliation agreement in 2003. In 2004, UNMC assisted UAPB faculty in submitting to the National Science Foundation a STEM Summer Academy application which was subsequently funded.
Spelman College and Morehouse College
UNMC currently is discussing partnerships with these colleges, both located in Atlanta, Ga.
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