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.
Veronica Ajewole-Mwema, professor of pharmacy practice and assistant vice president for clinical translational research and community engagement at Texas Southern University, has received a $2 million grant from the Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas to expand the HBCU’s TSU Breast Cancer Screening and Prevention Center. Established three years ago, the center has provided non-cost mammography services and implemented comprehensive health education programs to thousands of women in five counties throughout Texas. Through its newest grant, the center will expand its reach to four more counties, while continuing to advance its existing efforts.
Voorhees University in Denmark, South Carolina, has received a $450,000 commitment from the Molly Munger and Steven English Charitable Fund to support the HBCU’s general operations. The funds will give Voorhees the flexibility to direct resources to areas of greatest need, including academic innovation, student success initiatives, and campus development.
Jackson State University in Mississippi has received a $1.3 million grant from Mississippi Governor Tate Reeves to advance artificial intelligence education, workforce development, and entrepreneurship throughout the state. Scholars at the HBCU will partner with scientists at Millsaps College to deliver AI-powered small business support to cultivate tech-driven startups and enhance Mississippi’s small business ecosystem.
