Stubblefied institute's WV emerging project

This federal Project Grant award of $250,000.00 was provided by the U.S. Department of Education's Fund for the Improvement of Postsecondary Education (CFDA 84.116) to Shepherd University in Shepherdstown, West Virginia. The award, titled "Stubblefied Institute's WV Emerging Project", will support a multi-year initiative from September 1, 2024 to August 31, 2027 to enhance postsecondary education, research infrastructure, and community development programs at the university. The FIPSE program provides comprehensive grants to higher education institutions for developing innovative educational strategies, supporting underserved student populations, implementing institutional reforms, and expanding educational opportunities. Shepherd University, as a state-controlled institution of higher learning, has a track record of successfully executing federal grants in areas such as cyberinfrastructure upgrades, educational technology, distance learning, and STEM research initiatives. This specific award will enable the university to continue its efforts to improve postsecondary instruction, quality, and access in West Virginia.