Founded in 2007, the Bernstein Scholars Program funds student-led research projects that have an impact on student learning while improving and fostering the partnership between Brown University and Tougaloo College.
The Alpert Medical School's Early Identification Program (EIP) in Medicine offers Tougaloo pre-med students a route to apply for early admission. The EIP was responsible for 3% of the MD class of 2023. The program provides fee waivers, MCAT waivers, application support, and targeted recruiting on Tougaloo’s campus. The EIP continues to be a special highlight of the partnership as one of the longest standing active programs between the institutions.
The Brown-Tougaloo partnership in Public Health program is nestled in our Health Equity Scholars (HES) program. HES is a scholarship and leadership development opportunity for select students entering the Master of Public Health program at Brown. The Brown MPH is rooted in the University's tradition of academic excellence and interdisciplinary collaboration, much like the field of public health itself. In recent years, deep disparities in health systems and outcomes have become apparent, and the Health Equity Scholars program reflects Brown’s commitment to addressing these inequities. The Health Equity Scholars program offers full tuition support, a paid research assistantship, and structured mentoring and coaching.
Founded in 1964, the Semester Exchange Program offers undergraduates the opportunity to study at the partner institution for one semester. Since its inception over 300 students have taken advantage of this exchange program.
In 2014, Brown University's Sigma Xi Honor Society chapter began inducting high achieving science students from Tougaloo College on an annual basis. Individuals are selected for induction by partners at Tougaloo College.
Building on the Symposium hosted by the Science Center at Brown University in 2017, two faculty, Sharon Streeter (Tougaloo) and Parker VanValkenburgh (Brown), began conversations regarding a mapping project of the Bodie Plantation. A follow-up meeting for STEM faculty was convened in 2018 at the Brown University Science Center to build on these discussions.
During the summer, students have the opportunity to conduct research at Brown University through The Leadership Alliance and various departments and disciplines. Brown students may participate in research at The Jackson Heart Study Program and/or conduct independent research in other disciplinary areas at Tougaloo College.
The Swearer Center's Civil Rights Movement Trip, is an initiative of the Swearer Center for Public Service at Brown University, which combines students’ community engagement interests with their academic and career goals. Participants engage in a week-long trip to Tougaloo College in their sophomore year to dive deeper into the history of the Civil Rights Movement through engaging with the Tougaloo community, meeting with local activists and touring the Mississippi Delta.
The Undergraduate Summer Session at Brown offers Tougaloo College undergraduates the opportunity to take courses at Brown University during the summer. Brown University Summer Session features small classes in a variety of fields, from anthropology to visual arts. Approximately 500 students enroll in Summer Session, so classes are typically small, allowing for dynamic discussions, friendly student support, and plenty of time with your instructor and peers.