Entergy provides $150,000 to support JSU engineering program under power initiative

February (2017)—Entergy Mississippi, Inc. reaffirmed its support of engineering programs at Jackson State University by presenting a $150,000 check to the College of Science, Engineering and Technology (CSET) to be used for endowment, scholarships and program support. Matching funds will increase the overall value of the donation to $230,000. Haley Fisackerly, president and CEO of … Continue reading →

Eshete Receives $35,000 in Funding from Homeland Security

February (2017) —Matthewos Eshete, an associate professor of chemistry at Mississippi Valley State University (MVSU) has received an award from the United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS), which would allow the professor to conduct a research project. Earlier this month Eshete was informed of the award in the amount of $35,000. His proposal is … Continue reading →

Benedict, Claflin, Voorhees Receive $6M Grant

February (2017) – Benedict College is among three Historically Black Colleges and Universities in the state selected for career grants as part of the United Negro College Fund’s Carolina Cluster Career Pathways Program. Benedict College will receive $1.5M through the initiative. Claflin University will receive $3.3M and Voorhees College was also awarded $1.2M. The grant process was open to … Continue reading →