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.
Historically Black Central State University in Wilberforce, Ohio has been awarded a $1.2 million grant from the 1890 Foundation to increase urban tree canopy (UTC) in communities through Ohio. Enhancing a neighborhood’s UTC can mitigate environmental concerns in underserved communities by improving stormwater management, lowering air temperatures, reducing air pollution, increasing property values, providing wildlife habitat, and creating aesthetic and community benefits. Central State will use their new funding to support their urban forestry education, training, research, and community engagement projects.
Howard University, a historically Black educational institution in Washington, D.C., has received a $1.1 million donation from Eli Lilly and Company to fund scholarships for students in the School of Business, College of Pharmacy, College of Nursing and Allied Health Scineces, College of Arts and Sciences, and College of Engineering and Architecture. The gift will provide up to 12 scholarships annually, covering tuition and fees up to $10,000.
Historically Black Hampton University in Virginia has received a $750,000 gift from Leidos, a national security and healthcare technology service provider, to support the HBCUs School of Science, School of Engineering, and the School of Liberal Arts and Education. The donation will fund student scholarships, technology upgrades, and the new Leidos Innovation Studio at Hampton, a workspace for students to work on real-world projects with Leidos.
