The Dominican University received a $5,165,834 Project Grant award from the Department of Commerce National Telecommunications and Information Administration under the Connecting Minority Communities Pilot Program (CFDA 11.028). The University will use the funding to upgrade campus broadband infrastructure, replace network and server equipment, and augment classroom technology. It will distribute Wi-Fi hotspots to provide students with reliable remote access. The University will also implement faculty training workshops and student workshops to obtain industry-recognized digital skills certifications. Additional activities include aligning efforts with regional workforce needs and operating an on-campus innovation lab for students. The project aims to strengthen technology equity and access for current and future students. No sub-awards are planned under this award ending January 2025.
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