📣 Deadline extended! Due to recent issues with the conference website the HAAP Fellowship application is extended for one week! We’ve received a number of strong applications so, all HBCU & MSI students are encouraged to keep applying! 📌 April 6, 2026 🔗 Link in bio #HAAPFellowship #HBCUAging

Feeling the HBCU urge to stack another experience? The 2026 HAAP Fellowship will give you a unique experience in research, leadership, and professional development. HBCU & MSI students welcome. 📌 Deadline: March 31, 2026 🔗 Link in bio #HAAPFellowship #HBCUAging #gerontology

You don’t need to have it all figured out, just be willing to gain experience. The 2026 HAAP Fellowship is one way to start building your path. Open to HBCU & MSI undergrads. 📌 Deadline: March 31, 2026 🔗 Link to apply: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F... #HAAPFellowship #HBCUAging #gerontology

HBCU undergrads—apply for the HAAP Fellowship and be part of real change in aging. Join the Student Summit in National Harbor, MD on Nov 3 and connect with leaders shaping the future. 🔗 docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F... 📅 Deadline: March 31, 2026 #HAAPFellowship #HBCUAging #Gerontology

This moment in history calls for Scientist-Citizens to step up. From our recent Capitol Hill Day, CEO James Appleby shares that you are already empowered to be one. And GSA can help you cultivate your Scientist-Citizen skills. www.geron.org/scientistcit... #scientistcitizen

Health equity is CRUCIAL, fr. We need more voices in gerontology and aging research to address the gaps. Excited to see what the next gen brings to the table!

🎉 Applications are NOW OPEN for the 2026 HAAP Fellowship! HBCU Aging supports HBCU students exploring gerontology, aging research, and health equity. We’re proud to help share the stories of the next generation of scholars. 📌 Deadline: May 31, 2026 🔗 Link in bio #HAAPFellowship #HBCUAging

HBCU Aging x Prairie View A&M University 🐾💜💛 We welcomed Jordyn Hubbert, Kinesiology major, to the 1st HAAP Fellowship cohort in Seattle, representing PVAMU’s legacy in STEM and health sciences. We are Prairie View A&M University Panthers! We are HBCU Aging! #WeAreHBCUAging #HBCUAgingRollCall

HBCU Aging x Grambling State University 🐅 We welcomed 4 Tigers into the HAAP Fellowship 24’ in Seattle & 25’ in Boston They represented Mass Communication, Social Work, Biology & Math/Physics Majors. We are Grambling Tigers! 🐅 We are HBCU Aging! 🎓 #HBCUAgingConference #WeAreGrambling

Director of Strategic Alliances Jennifer Pettis is sharing GSA resources with nurse practitioners who want to improve care and outcomes for older adults at the Nurse Practitioner Associates for Continuing Education (NPACE) Conference in Nashville. Stop by to learn how GSA can support you!

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Thanks for your patience! Applications for the 2026 HAAP Fellows are still being accepted at the 2nd link in our bio. Apply now!

Swipe to learn who HBCU Aging is! Apply now for the HAAP Fellowship to join a growing network advancing equity in gerontology. Check out the second link in the bio for the application link! Deadline: March 31, 2026 #HAAPFellowship #HBCUAging #HBCUAgingConference2026 #Gerontology #WeAreHBCUAging

Early-career researchers, learn how NIA supports training and aging research. Hear from NIA leadership about funding opportunities, application strategies, and key resources, with time for discussion and breakouts. https://bit.ly/4ael8wO

📣 HAAP Fellowship applications are now open for the 2026 cohort! Advanced undergraduate students from HBCUs and MSIs can apply for professional development, networking, and travel support to attend the HBCU Aging Conference. Deadline: March 31, 2026 → #2026HAAPFellowship #HBCUAgingConference2026

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Where student voices help move research forward and community stays at the center. Ready to be part of the work? 🧠🤝 #blackingerontologyandgeriatrics #gerontologicalsocietyofamerica #agingwhileblk #blackhealthmatters

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The HBCU Aging Conference was created with you in mind. Whether you’re an HBCU scholar, undergraduate or graduate student, postdoctoral fellow, or faculty member, we invite you to join us. Bring a friend and discover how we can learn, grow, and navigate aging as Black individuals together.

The next generation of aging leaders 🙌🏾 The students showed up, stayed locked in, and brought the energy. Make sure you’re following us, you’ll want to see what’s coming next! #hbcuagingconference2025 #research #aging #hbcu #boston

We're picking up momentum here at the HBCU Aging Conference in Boston - meaningful connections and inspiring conversations all around! Let’s start off Day 2 with a bang!!

The HBCU Aging Conference is off to a fantastic start here in Boston, Massachusetts! Scholars, students, and community leaders are connecting, sharing ideas, and setting the tone for an inspiring week of dialogue on aging, equity, and innovation. 👨🏽‍🏫🧬👩🏽‍🏫 #HBCUAgingConference #HBCUAging

HBCU Aging Fellow Jayla Washington uplifts maternal and mental health through leadership, entrepreneurship, and service. #AgingVoices #HBCUAging #HBCUAgingConference #blackingerontologyandgeriatrics #gerontologicalsocietyofamerica #AARP #ioaging #cbcpac #bace_magazine #Nbcblk #Hbcubuzz

Trivy Johnson will present “Aging with Breast Cancer” at the HBCU Aging Conference, sharing insights on health equity and survivorship in older adults. #HBCUAging #HBCUAgingConference #blackingerontologyandgeriatrics #gerontologicalsocietyofamerica #AARP #ioaging #cbcpac #bace_magazine #Hbcubuzz

HBCU Aging Fellow Jaime Williams advocates for compassionate, equitable nursing care across generations. #HBCUAging #HBCUAgingConference #blackingerontologyandgeriatrics #gerontologicalsocietyofamerica #AARP #ioaging #cbcpac #bace_magazine #Nbcblk #Hbcubuzz

HBCU Aging Fellow Janelle Middleton champions public health equity and education to empower healthier communities. 🌿 #AgingVoices #HBCUAging #HBCUAgingConference #blackingerontologyandgeriatrics #gerontologicalsocietyofamerica #AARP #ioaging #cbcpac #bace_magazine #Nbcblk #Hbcubuzz

HBCU Aging Fellow Life Makarudze studies immunology and data science to bridge innovation and equitable healthcare. 🧠 #HBCUAgingConference #blackingerontologyandgeriatrics #gerontologicalsocietyofamerica #AARP #ioaging #cbcpac #bace_magazine #Nbcblk #Hbcubuzz #AgingVoices

HBCU Aging Fellow Maya Watt explores how environment and data impact community health and aging outcomes. 💚 #AgingVoices #HBCUAging #HBCUAging #HBCUAgingConference #blackingerontologyandgeriatrics #gerontologicalsocietyofamerica #AARP #ioaging #cbcpac #bace_magazine #Nbcblk #Hbcubuzz

HBCU Aging Fellow Skyla Gilbert connects science, mentorship, and service to advance equity in health and aging. 💙 #AgingVoices #HBCUAging #HBCUAging #HBCUAgingConference #blackingerontologyandgeriatrics #gerontologicalsocietyofamerica #AARP #ioaging #cbcpac #bace_magazine #Nbcblk #Hbcubuzz

Grambling State University HBCU Aging Fellow, Tyra Higgins, brings her passion for service and advocacy to the upcoming HBCU Aging Conference. 💛 #AgingVoices #HBCUAging #HBCUAging #HBCUAgingConference #blackingerontologyandgeriatrics #gerontologicalsocietyofamerica

HBCU Aging Fellow Veronica Boutte merges tech and art through The Purple Pearl Project to raise dementia awareness in the Black community. 💜 #HBCUAging #HBCUAgingConference #blackingerontologyandgeriatrics #gerontologicalsocietyofamerica #AARP #ioaging #cbcpac #bace_magazine #Nbcblk #Hbcubuzz

Dr. Tiffany Washington is guiding meaningful conversations at the HBCU Aging Conference as this year’s moderator. Her work in aging and kidney health continues to shape how we approach equity and care for our communities. #HBCUAgingConference #blackingerontologyandgeriatrics #gerontologicalsociety

Purpose meets progress! Dr. H. Shellaé Versey is building a research agenda that values inclusivity, justice, and innovation in aging. #HBCUAging2025 #blackingerontologyandgeriatrics #gerontologicalsocietyofamerica #AARP #ioaging #cbcpac #agingwhileblk #blackhealthmatters

🌍Empowerment in action! Dr. Fayron Epps is inspiring communities everywhere to lead boldly in the movement against dementia. #HBCUAging2025 #blackingerontologyandgeriatrics #gerontologicalsocietyofamerica #AARP #ioaging #cbcpac #agingwhileblk #blackhealthmatters

Shaping the future starts here! Dr. Amy Thierry inspires HBCU students to lead the next generation of aging research with purpose and resilience. 🌟 #hbcuagingconference #blackingerontologyandgeriatrics #gerontologicalsocietyofamerica #AARP #ioaging #cbcpac #agingwhileblk #blackhealthmatters

Research by us, for us. Dr. Antonius Skipper leads the conversation on finding balance between bias and belonging in academia. Don’t forget to register today using the link in our bio. 🧠💡 #HBCUAging2025 #blackingerontologyandgeriatrics #gerontologicalsocietyofamerica #AARP #ioaging #agingwhileblk

When community meets compassion, transformation happens. Dr. Carl Hill reminds us that unity is our greatest tool in addressing dementia disparities. Register today and meet us in Boston, using the link in our bio. 🌏✨ #GlobalAging #blackingerontologyandgeriatrics #gerontologicalsocietyofamerica

From Kenya to the U.S., Dr. Muruthi is redefining how we view aging, resilience, and community care. 💬💛 Make sure you register today with a friend using the link in our bio. #GlobalPerspectivesOnAging #blackingerontologyandgeriatrics #gerontologicalsocietyofamerica #AARP #ioaging #cbcpac

Mark your calendars and register using the link in our bio! 📍 Boston, MA, 11.11.25 – 11.12.25. Something impactful is on the horizon, stay tuned 👀 #GSA2025 #ComingSoon #HBCUSection hbcuagingconference

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