It’s always a great feeling to run into a Fiskite and know the special connection and experience we have had despite what year you may have graduated,” she said. “It’s given me a great deal of confidence and network of alumni to call on for anything and everything, no matter the location. Jillian feels Fisk has thoroughly prepared her for post-graduate life. It’s the one time of year where it literally feels like a family reunion.” “Also, homecoming season is something we all take very seriously! It’s an encounter and experience that just can’t be found anywhere. “You can’t forget Fried Chicken Wednesday, where you get a taste of home if you’re from the South, or Well-Dressed Wednesdays when you wanted to show your fashion sense from a professional perspective,” said Jillian. ![]() Jillian Allen, Implementation Specialist, HCA Healthcare’s Clinical Operations Group Fisk University alum No matter where life takes me, I will always be a Rattler at heart.” Slaughter for bringing FAMU into my life and for the experiences, lessons, and knowledge I gained from attaining my degree there. Two of her children have received acceptance letters to FAMU and her fingers are crossed at least one of them will choose to follow in their parents’ footsteps. Nicole met the love of her life at FAMU and stays connected with her alma mater through the FAMU alumni association. “I cannot stress enough how important it is for young people to see themselves reflected in academia and the sciences.” “I adored my science labs and especially having female teachers of color in the sciences,” said Nicole. Nicole said feeling connected and understood was important, and the feeling of family made the transition from high school to ‘adulthood’ easier. It felt like family, like home, and was honestly one of the best decisions I ever made.” “He explained the entire process, offered me a full scholarship, and showed me the amazing world that FAMU as an HBCU had to offer. ![]() FAMU is where you need to be, so let me help you’ and he did,” said Nicole. Rudolph Slaughter, came to my high school and told me, ‘You are smart and you are meant for greatness. It was the personalization of FAMU that made her decision to attend easier. Nicole Allen, AVP Patient Experience for HCA Healthcare’s Ambulatory Surgery Division, received her Bachelor’s degree from FAMU. Nicole Allen, AVP Patient Experience, HCA Healthcare’s Ambulatory Surgery Division Nicole Allen, AVP Patient Experience, HCA Healthcare’s Ambulatory Surgery Division Florida A&M University (FAMU) alum Read stories below from HCA Healthcare colleagues who have attended our partner schools on how attending an HBCU has impacted them. ![]() Most recently, in 2021, we announced HCA Healthcare will invest $10 million over the next three years in HBCUs and Hispanic-serving Institutions (HSIs) in communities across our footprint, including an initial $1.5 million partnership with Florida A&M University (FAMU). HCA Healthcare recognizes the undeniable relevancy of HBCUs and has a history of strategically partnering with these institutions to develop future healthcare leaders. HBCU students have often led the way for social change, including the boycotts and marches led by students at Fisk University and Tennessee State University in the 1960s, ending segregation in Nashville. These institutions helped Black Americans pursue professional careers, earn graduate degrees and advance their education in an inclusive environment. Established in the 19th century, HBCUs originally offered Black Americans one of their only routes to a college degree. ![]() In recognition of Black History Month, HCA Healthcare is celebrating the impact of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) on our colleagues and communities.
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