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# PHOTOS COURTESY OF MOREHOUSE COLLEGE Martin Luther King Jr. led the country through one of its most transforming civic movements. Maynard H. Jackson served as the ﬁrst African American mayor of Atlanta. Dr. David Satcher, former U.S. Surgeon General, brought national attention to health care disparities. And Shelton “Spike” Lee uses his critically acclaimed ﬁlms to challenge views of culture. All have helped change the world. All are Morehouse men. As one of the nation’s top liberal arts colleges for African American men, Morehouse College’s rigorous academics and unwavering commitment to community service have led to recognition from U.S. News and World Report, the Hufﬁngton Post, and Forbes. The Wall Street Journal rated it a top institution for sending its graduates to the best law, medical, and graduate school programs. “Surprise is a common reaction when I tell people that 30 percent of Morehouse students major in science and math, particularly considering that the national average is 15 percent,” says J. K. Haynes, David Packard Professor and Dean of Science and Mathematics. “That response is most often followed by the obvious question, ‘Why?’ The answer is equally obvious. Our science and math students relish the liberal arts energy that deﬁnes a Morehouse education — super-creative thinking skills, problem-solving skills, communication skills, and the recognition that learning is a lifetime joy.” For the past ﬁve years, the college has received $20 million per year from the National Science Foundation, Department of Health and Human Services, and the Department of Defense for its continued research and education in STEM disciplines. The purpose and goal of the programs are to increase the number of African American men who pursue bachelor’s and advanced degrees in biology, physics, computer science, engineering, mathematics, chemistry, and psychology. Luke Yancy, a computer science major who graduated summa cum laude with Phi Beta Kappa honors in 2011, is one of the many Morehouse success stories. “I currently attend Stanford University where I’m pursuing a PhD in biomedical informatics. My studies here are directly inﬂuenced by the undergraduate research work I did at Morehouse,” Yancy says. “It was an opportunity that helped me discover and deﬁne my concentration on the study of diseases that adversely affect minority populations including diabetes, high cholesterol, and heart disease. My ultimate goal is Above: a sunny day to ﬁgure out why black people and other minorion campus ties suffer so much more severely in these areas versus majority populations.” Opposite page, clockwise from top: In addition to the Hopps Research Scholars Morehouse Program — 55 students have graduated from the president John program — the school’s STEM programs have Silvanus Wilson Jr. greets students; a given rise to the College Cyber Village. This lab class; students virtual society allows students access to STEM continue a discustools and resources; the Public Health Sciences sion outside the classroom Institute, which partners with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to increase the knowledge of minority students in the health ﬁeld; and the Morehouse Nuclear, Materials, Space Sciences Summer Program, which Morehouse College gives Atlanta-based rising eighth 830 Westview Drive through 11th graders a thrilling Atlanta, GA 404.681.2800 four-week experience immersed in morehouse.edu science. usairwaysmag.com AUGUST 2013 73 http://www.morehouse.edu http://www.usairwaysmag.com

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of US Airways - August 2013

US Airways - August 2013
Table of Contents
CEO Letter
From the Editor
Did You Know?
Making It Happen
Hot Spots: Architectural Attractions
Wine & Dine: Italy's Gourmet Capital
Adventure: Diving for Dinner
Golf: The Wyndham Championship
Adventure: Drive Time at Bondurant
Great Escapes: Riu Resorts
Gear Up: Tools to Stay Cool
Travel Feature: Seattle's Outdoor Delights
US Airways: Staffing the Skies
Health Matters: Rapid Recovery
Special Section: Historically Black Colleges & Universities
Must Read: The Book of Immortality
Great Dates: Euphoria Festival
Puzzles
Readers Resource Index
Your US Airways Guide
Video Entertainment
Audio Entertainment
U.S. and Caribbean Service Map
International Service Map
Airport Terminal Maps
US Airways Fleet/Customs & Immigration
Passenger Info/Contact US Airways
US Airways MarketPlace®
Giving: Pulling Together
Window or Aisle?

US Airways - August 2013