The funding will support the STEM program within the university’s Voinovich School of Leadership and Public Service.
The $1.3 million in grant funding will support the university’s Freedom for the Next 250: Strengthening American History and Civics Education project.
The scholarship was started by alumnus Emil Kaunitz and his wife Diane to benefit students studying computer science, computer engineering, or electrical engineering.
The goal of the partnership is to enhance training and education for future healthcare providers as well as increase access to quality medical care for area residents.
The Bachelor of Arts in Environmental Science program debuted with the start of the 2025-2026 school year.