The Rho Kappa Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Alumni Association made the decision to convert a recent gift they gave to Austin Peay State University into an endowment to benefit the university’s students.
The $2.05 million US Department of Education grant will help the school increase the number of graduates it produces in its accelerated academic and short-term workforce skill programs.
The school received a $450,000 Governor’s Investment in Vocational Education (GIVE) program grant that will help the school leverage its industry partnerships to bring in more students to participate in its nuclear technology program.
The Governor’s Investment in Vocational Education (GIVE) Grant will give the school $2 million to support the establishment of a new two-year aviation program.
The $50,000 grant comes from the Tennessee Hospital Association’s Healthcare Collaborative. The goal of the Healthcare Collaborative is to strengthen the pipeline of qualified healthcare workers in the state.
The President’s Student Leadership Academy is a nine-month program designed to foster leadership skills and cultural development within faculty-selected students.
The grant will give the College of Engineering and Computer Science the means to research the improvement of air taxis.
The first Archer Endowed Position in American History & Politics at Ashland University will be Adam Carrington, Ph.D, who graduated from Ashland University in 2007.
The center will be the home of the university’s Office of Local Government and Community Relations, as well as a multipurpose community space.
The gift will be used to establish the RING Center for Experiential Learning in Art and Design, which will give students in all majors throughout the School of Art the opportunity to study abroad, perform internships, and receive professional development.
