Here is this week’s news of grants or gifts to historically Black colleges and universities or for programs of particular interest to African Americans in higher education.
The University of Connecticut has received a $10 million grant from the Environmental Protection Agency to establish the Environmental Justice Thriving Community Technical Assistance Center. The center aims to provide support to lower-income neighborhoods and communities of color in New England where there are higher risks for environmental concerns such as air pollution and flooding.
Morgan State University, a historically Black educational institution in Baltimore, has received $5 million in funding from the United States Department of Education to strengthen the institution’s research capacities. The grant was awarded to help the HBCU achieve its goal of obtaining an R1 classification by 2030.
Lincoln University, an HBCU in Pennsylvania, has received a $1 million grant from the Mellon Foundation to enhance the university’s academic offerings in Black studies. The funding will be used to hire two new faculty members who specialize in Black Freedom Movements, as well as African American art, music, and literature. The grant will also support the development of new Black studies courses, seminars, and a visiting scholars program
Stillman College, an HBCU in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, has received a $125,000 donation from the Alabama Power Foundation. The gift is part of Alabama Power’s commitment to supporting educational, research, and community development programs at HBCUs. The company has previously worked with Stillman College to provide professional development opportunities for students.
The FAMU-FSU College of Engineering, a joint program between historically Black Florida A&M University and Florida State University has received a $429,000 grant from the Florida Department of Transportation to assess the structure of buildings and bridge foundations throughout Florida. Using fiber optic sensing, scholars at the college will research the man-made and natural stressors to these foundations to improve safety and reliability for future projects.
