The Project

The HBCU Wellness Project has trained Student Health Ambassadors (SHAs), engaged in community residents, collaborated with community based and faith based organizations and institutions, civic departments, and each other —all for one single purpose — to promote change in knowledge, attitude, and behavior. 

Empowering Our Future's Next Generation

Education. Training. Health. Community.

850

Over 850 SHAs

325

325 Community Partners Across The State of Tennessee

650

More Than 650 CITI Trained SHAs

1080

More Than 1080 Community Outreach Activities Conducted

345

Over 345 IRB Approved Protocols

65K

Over 65,000 Tennessee Residents Impacted

Student Health Ambassadors

Where Are They Now? 

BROOKLYN SIMS
Former Student Health Ambassador
Fisk University, Class of 2020

Brooklyn is currently pursuing her doctor of dental surgery degree from Meharry Medical College. She plans on completing graduate school and working in an underserved area treating those who do not have access to dental treatment.

“My dream is to one day have a private practice by the name of  "Sims' Smiles,” said Brooklyn.

Expanding Our Outreach

Knoxville College Reopens

We are pleased to welcome Knoxville College (Knoxville, Tenn.) back as they continue to reorganize as an academic institution of higher learning.  Knoxville College has a rich and storied history of successfully educating students in our global world.  Many have become teachers, physicians, nurses, scientists, business executives, healthcare professionals, and other industry leaders.  

Community Partners