The U.S. Department of Education's Office of Postsecondary Education awarded a $6,265,585.67 Project Grant under the Fund for the Improvement of Postsecondary Education (CFDA 84.116) program to Southern University and A&M College in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. The grant, titled "SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY BATON ROUGE RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT INFRASTRUCTURE (RDI) INITIATIVE," will fund institutional reforms and innovative strategies to improve postsecondary instruction quality and expand educational opportunities, with a focus on underserved student populations. The award period runs from January 1, 2024 to December 31, 2027. This project builds on Southern University's existing capabilities as a Historically Black College and University (HBCU) to advance STEM education, agricultural research, and community development initiatives through federal grants and contracts.
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