School of Graduate Studies 50th Anniversary

SOGS 50th HEADLINE

The School of Graduate Studies is delighted to invite you to join us as we celebrate our past and envision our future. In 1972, the Ph.D. program was formally established in the graduate school, along with a Master of Science in Public Health in 1974 (recently updated to Masters in Public Health). Along with offerings that include a Masters in Health Sciences and a Masters in Physician Assistant Sciences, the School of Graduate Studies thrives today, celebrating 50 years of academic excellence. 

Join us the week of April 24-29, 2023

to celebrate our 50th Anniversary

Culminating in a Gala Event

Saturday, April 29th at 7 p.m.

(Cocktail hour from 6-7 p.m.)

The Cal Turner Family Center for Student Education Ballroom

RSVP by April 14, 2023

 

CLICK HERE TO RSVP FOR THE SCHOOL OF GRADUATE STUDIES 50TH ANNIVERSARY GALA

https://sogs.schoolauction.net/50thanniversary/

Our Beginnings

• 1938—Series of short courses in basic and clinical sciences
• 1947—Masters of Science program started
• 1972—Ph.D. program started
• 1974—Masters in Public Health Program started (initially MSPH, updated to MPH in 2020)
• 1982—M.D./Ph.D. program started
• 2004—Masters in Clinical Investigation program started
• 2011—Certificate in Health Policy award to inaugural class
• 2012—Masters in Health Sciences program started
• 2022—Masters in Physician Assistant Sciences program receives accreditation-provisional and first cohort enrolled January 2023

 

Impact

15 percent: Since 1972, SOGS has awarded more than 15 percent of biomedical Ph.D.s earned by African American scientists in the U.S.

A top producer of African American biomedical Ph.D. graduates in the U.S.

 

 

A Week of Events and Celebration

A Week of Events and Celebration

Monday, April 24, 2023

George Howard Memorial Lecture
Dr. Shyretha Brown
Founder/President of Building Bridges, Inc.

Thursday, April 27, 2023

Student Appreciation Week Distinguished Lecture
Dr. Paul Slesinger
Lillian and Henry Stratton Professor of Neuroscience
and Director of the Center for Neurotechnology and Behavior
Icahn School of Medicine, Mount Sinai

Friday April 28, 2023

Alumni Mentoring Breakfast
Graduate Student Recognition Ceremony
Dr. Karen Winkfield
Executive Director,
Meharry-Vanderbilt Alliance

Alumni Mixer

Saturday, April 29, 2023

MMC Tour

Alumni Picnic

Gala

 

CLICK HERE TO RSVP FOR ALUMNI PICNIC AND CAMPUS TOURS

Sponsorships in the School of Graduate Studies Circle of Excellence

 

Listed below are the different levels of sponsorship for the SOGS Circle of Excellence. When you choose the giving level that appeals to you, your contribution helps to support our students and programs. Unless otherwise specified, all gifts will go to support the Scholarship Fund

LEVELS OF SPONSORSHIP

All gifts of $5,000 and above will be recognized by the chair publicly at the Gala.
Gifts of $15,000 and above will be featured in all event signage and materials.

DIAMOND PARTNER—$35,000
• Three tables of eight with premier seating at the Gala dinner
• Recognition at the Annual Circle of Friends Gala
• Full-page tribute ad in the Gala program, full-color
• Full-screen slide in Gala slideshow, full-color
• Personalized company video advertisement to be displayed during Gala
• Logo on SOGS Gala T-Shirt and eight T-shirts
• Free tickets for 10 to all celebration events
• Quarterly advertisement on SOGS Twitter (@MeharrySOGS)

PLATINUM PARTNER—$15,000
• Table of eight with premier seating at the Gala dinner
• Recognition at the Annual Circle of Friends Gala
• Quarter-page tribute ad in the Gala program, full-color
• Half-screen slide in Gala slideshow, full-color
• Logo on SOGS Gala T-Shirt and four T-shirts
• Free tickets for four to all celebration events
• One-time advertisement on SOGS Twitter (@MeharrySOGS)

GOLD PARTNER—$10,000
• Table of eight with premier seating at the Gala dinner
• Recognition at the Annual Circle of Friends Gala
• Listing in the Gala program, full-color
• Quarter-screen slide in Gala slideshow, full-color
• Four SOGS Gala T-Shirts
• Acknowledgement in Chair’s remarks
• Free tickets for two to all celebration events

SILVER PARTNER—$5,000
• Table of eight with premier seating at the Gala dinner
• Recognition at the Annual Circle of Friends Gala
• Listing in the Gala program, full color
• Two SOGS Gala T-Shirts
• Free tickets for 2 to all celebration events

BRONZE PARTNER—$1,000
• Two tickets for the Gala dinner
• Listing in the Gala program, full-color
• Recognition at the Annual Circle of Friends Gala
• One SOGS Gala T-Shirt
• Free ticket for one to all celebration events

 

There will be a tabletop sponsorship sign with your name/logo displayed. If you are unable to attend the Gala, your company’s tickets and/or table will be donated to scholarship recipients and students with financial need.

 

CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD SPONSORSHIP REGISTRATION FORM

School of Graduate Studies Funds

 

SOGS Programs

• Graduate Student Scholarship Fund—This fund provides scholarships to students of our new Physician Assistants Sciences Program, our premier Master of Public Health Program and our very popular Masters in Health Sciences Program.

• Research Mentor Catalyst Program Fund—The goal of this program is to continually develop and renew cadres of junior faculty who can mentor our graduate students. Program activities include professional development for faculty to develop excellence in mentoring and management skills and for students to learn how to perform exceptional research and develop as future leaders. The program also provides resources for the research team to support the dissertation project of the student.

• Dean’s Vision Fund—This fund provides resources for SOGS development and growth. Three current focus areas are:
a) developing a school that has highly engaged faculty, staff, and students;
b) organizing policies and procedures to ensure maximum efficiency and effectiveness; and
c) growing our programs, particularly our dual degree (M.D./Ph.D., D.D.S./Ph.D. and MPH/Ph.D.) programs.