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.
Morehouse College, a historically Black liberal arts institution for men in Atlanta, Georgia, has received two donations from alumni Rashaun Williams and Bryan Rand. Both men were recently honored with the college’s Benny Lifetime Achievement Award. At their dedication ceremony, Rand, an entrepreneur and investor, pledged a $1 million donation, while Williams, a venture capitalist and limited partner with the Atlanta Falcons, pledged to donate his entire salary over the next four years.
Historically Black Alabama A&M University has been awarded a $529,920 grant from Innovate Alabama to establish the Venture Hub, a new facility dedicated to supporting entrepreneurs in STEM. The program will provide students, faculty, staff, and local innovators with resources to develop their ideas, hands-on learning opportunities, and mentorship from STEM faculty and industry experts.
Bowie State University, a historically Black educational institution in Maryland, has received a $119,00 grant from the MacArthur Foundation to fund a new project, “From the Perspective of an HBCU Student: A Mixed-Methods Study on Campus Experiences.” For the study, a team of student researchers will examine factors influencing HBCU enrollment decisions and work to address challenges facing HBCUs.
Historically Black North Carolina Central University has received a $100,00 scholarship endowment from the International Society for Pharmaceutical Engineering – Carolina South Atlantic Chapter. The funding will support student and faculty recruitment for the university’s Biomanufacturing Research Institute and Technology Enterprise program.
