Inauguration Activities

Pre-Inaugural Gala Luncheon
Saturday, August 16, 2014

Phenomenal Women donate $500k to Morehouse School of Medicine Presidential Scholarship Fund – Mrs. Billye Aaron and a group of prestigious women volunteers presented Morehouse School of Medicine with a gift of $500,000 for student scholarships during a special event that marked the official kick off of MSM inaugural events.

Convocation & White Coat Ceremony
Thursday, September 11, 2014

MSM Welcomes 129 New Students – The campus-wide convocation honored first- and second-year students for their academic achievements. The Convocation and White Coat Ceremony marks the first official step in students' medical education. Students received their pins or white coats. Click here for the photo gallery.

Investiture of Dr. Valerie Montgomery Rice
Thursday, September 11, 2014

In a beautiful spirit-filled formal ceremony, Dr. Montgomery Rice was officially invested as the sixth president of MSM. Dr. Montgomery Rice paid tribute to the legacy of MSM and articulated her 21st Century Vision for furthering the school's mission of becoming the recognized leader in the creation of health equity. Click here for the photo gallery. Click here for a PDF of the Presidential Address.

Community Action Day
Friday, September 12, 2014

As part of the inauguration of Dr. Montgomery Rice, Morehouse School of Medicine faculty, staff, students, and friends took to the street to volunteer in the Atlanta Community. MSM was joined by volunteers from Porsche and Wells Fargo as teams worked in The Good Shepard West End Community Garden, E.L. Conally Elementary School, Truly Living Well Community Garden, and Junior Achievement Biz Center. All activities were dedicated to increasing the health and wellness of the Atlanta community. Click here for the photo gallery.

Circle of Connections Inauguration Celebration
Friday, September 12, 2014

Atlanta welcomed guests from across the nation in a profile social event to honor Dr. Montgomery Rice. Guests perused the new National Center for Civil & Human Rights and were serenaded by the soulful sounds of Grammy Award™ winning artist, Lalah Hathaway. Click here for the photo gallery.

Healthy Living and Community Engagement Day
Saturday, September 13, 2014

Hundreds of children and families enjoyed a day-long health fair on the campus of Morehouse School of Medicine. Guests participated in a full day of activities including health screenings, fitness demonstrations, a CoverGirl® #GirlsCan Women's Empowerment Town Hall, and conversation on leadership and health disparities with Planned Parenthood president, Cecile Richards.

View the Healthy Living and Community Engagement Day photo gallery.
View the CoverGirl® Town Hall photo gallery.
View the Conversations of Significance photo gallery.

It's Not Your Weight, It's Your Waist Challenge
Culminated Saturday, September 13, 2014

Health & Fitness conscious attendees danced, Zumba®'d, and excercised to a live DJ as the winner of the 4-month long "It's Not Your Weight, It's Your Waist Challenge" was announced. Click here for the photo gallery.