Night shift scholar

The Department of Education Office of Postsecondary Education awarded a $1,685,000 Project Grant under the Fund for the Improvement of Postsecondary Education (CFDA 84.116) to Nevada State University, a minority-serving and Hispanic-serving institution located in Henderson, Nevada. The grant funding supports the "NIGHT SHIFT SCHOLAR" project, which aims to improve postsecondary access and opportunities through activities such as developing curriculum, offering student support programs, providing faculty development, and conducting research. Key products and services to be delivered through this 3-year grant include accommodations and programming for night shift workers pursuing degrees, establishing a mental health clinic for school-aged children, expanding the nursing program through faculty recruitment, and implementing career advancement initiatives and early childhood literacy partnerships. The grant award commenced on July 1, 2023 and is scheduled for completion on June 30, 2026.