Fellow & Alumni Achievements

Celeste Lee Awarded ACLS HBCU Faculty Fellowship

Celeste Lee (MMUF Cohort 1) was awarded an ACLS HBCU Faculty Fellowship in Spring 2025, one of only eight scholars selected nationally for this prestigious honor. Celeste is an assistant professor at Spelman College, and her project, "Racial Bias and Black Maternal Health: An Examination of Nurses' Knowledge and Perspectives," explores the impact of racial bias on maternal healthcare and seeks to deepen understanding of the challenges faced by Black mothers.

Courtney Fitzgerald Awarded Prestigious Beinecke Scholarship

Courtney Fitzgerald (MMUF Cohort 23) was awarded the prestigious Beinecke Scholarship, recognizing her exceptional academic achievements and commitment to graduate study. Her research explores Black lesbian identity, examining its cultural and historical significance. This scholarship will support Courtney’s future doctoral studies, where she aims to further her scholarship on race, gender, and sexuality while contributing to broader conversations in the humanities.

Christian Ballard Named Inaugural Carol Anderson Intern at Bloomsbury Publishing

Christian Ballard (MMUF Cohort 23) was selected as the first-ever Carol Anderson Intern for Bloomsbury Publishing House in Spring 2024. This prestigious role aligns with Christian’s passion for archival research and cultural and historical scholarship. In addition to developing expertise in publishing, Christian hopes to integrate this experience into his future work as a scholar and educator, furthering his commitment to preserving and amplifying underrepresented histories.

Sierra Talbert Receives Emory University's Graduating Women of Promise Award

Sierra Talbert (MMUF Cohort 22) was honored with Emory University's Graduating Women of Promise Award in Spring 2023. This prestigious award recognizes her outstanding academic achievements, leadership, and commitment to empowering others. Sierra’s contributions to both her academic community and beyond reflect her dedication to advancing social justice and supporting underrepresented voices.

Jovonna Jones Awarded the Lucius Lamar McMullan Award

Jovonna "Jojo" Jones (MMUF Cohort 13) was honored with the Lucius Lamar McMullan Award in Spring 2015. This prestigious award recognizes her exceptional academic achievements and commitment to social justice. Jovonna’s dedication to her studies, coupled with her passion for community engagement, has paved the way for her continued success in both academia and service.

Casidy Campbell Awarded Schomburg Center Summer Research Fellowship

Casidy Campbell (MMUF Cohort 14) was awarded the Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture Summer Research Fellowship in Spring 2015. This prestigious fellowship allowed Casidy to conduct in-depth research at one of the world’s leading institutions for Black cultural studies, furthering her scholarly work in African American history and culture. The experience deepened her research skills and commitment to preserving and amplifying Black narratives.