Howard University received a $1 million gift to elevate and expand its mechanical engineering program.
NASA has donated $11.7 million to eight HBCUs to support the creation of curricula centered on artificial intelligence and machine learning.
Clemson University has received a $3.4 million grant for the creation of a Black Heritage Trail in South Carolina.
A Missouri-based HBCU has received a $2.9 million grant to bridge the digital divide.
A New Orleans-based nonprofit working to make STEM education accessible has received a grant from the NBA Foundation.
Ciara and Russell Wilson announced they’re donating $500,000 to nonprofits in Colorado annually.
The HBCU STEM scholarship initiative FOSSI has raised $17 million to provide grants for scholars in need.
Actor Jesse Williams has teamed up with the app Scholly to launch a scholarship fund for students in need.
Former President Barack Obama has teamed up with Airbnb to launch a scholarship program for aspiring civic leaders.
The National Park Service is awarding $16.2 million in grants to preserve historic landmarks connected to the civil rights movement.
Wiley College received a $300,000 gift from an anonymous donor to clear the student debt for the HBCU’s 2022 graduating class.
Businessman and philanthropist Robert F. Smith donated $15 million to his alma mater Cornell University to create pathways in STEM for underserved and underrepresented students.