2026 HBCU Graduates to Watch | Profile 9 of 14
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Howard University Graduate Eden Boles Named One of HBCU Times’ 14 Graduates to Watch
Eden Boles has been named one of HBCU Times’ 14 Graduates to Watch for 2026, earning recognition for her academic excellence, servant leadership, and commitment to ethical leadership and health equity.
A native of Little Rock, Arkansas, Eden graduated from Howard University in May 2026 with a Bachelor of Science in Biology and double minors in Chemistry and Community Health. She completed her undergraduate studies with a 3.9 GPA, establishing an impressive record of scholarship, leadership, and service.
Throughout her time at Howard, Eden remained actively engaged in organizations supporting students pursuing careers in healthcare. She participated in the Howard University Pre-Professional Society, Women in Pre-Med, and the Comprehensive Medical Mentoring Program.
Her leadership also extended across the Howard University Royal Court. Eden served as Miss College Hall North, Miss Residence Life, and Miss College of Arts and Sciences, representing her university community with purpose and distinction.
In 2025, Eden was initiated into the Alpha Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated, continuing her commitment to scholarship, sisterhood, service, and leadership.
Grounded in faith and inspired by her family’s legacy of expanding opportunities in healthcare, Eden has been accepted to Columbia University, where she will pursue a Master of Bioethics.
Her interests in ethical leadership, healthcare access, and health equity position her to become an influential voice in the future of healthcare.
For her academic achievement, campus leadership, and commitment to advancing ethical and equitable healthcare, Eden Boles has earned recognition as one of HBCU Times’ 2026 Graduates to Watch.
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