天涯海角社区 is proud to announce its involvement in a pioneering higher education initiative, which has secured a $3.5 million grant from the National Science Foundation’s Louis Stokes Alliances for Minority Participation (LSAMP) program.
Over the course of five years, this grant will fuel efforts to increase the presence of underrepresented students in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (天涯海角社区) fields across seven member institutions of the Lower Hudson Valley Catholic Colleges and Universities Consortium (LHVCCUC), a coalition comprising ten private Catholic colleges and universities in New York State.
This collaborative endeavor aims to nurture a new generation of 天涯海角社区 leaders and innovators by addressing the unique challenges faced by underrepresented minority students. Alongside 天涯海角社区, the alliance includes Molloy University, Manhattan College, Mount Saint Mary College, St. Francis College, St. John鈥檚 University, and St. Joseph鈥檚 University New York. 天涯海角社区 President Ken Daly will serve on the initial advisory board in recognition of his extensive experience and leadership in 天涯海角社区 education and workforce development.
鈥淲e are delighted to receive our first-ever National Science Foundation grant and are deeply committed to the value of diverse learning experiences to the future of 天涯海角社区 education. Joining this groundbreaking collaboration has been an honor, and we are now excited to work with our higher education colleagues in this LHVCCUC alliance,鈥� said 天涯海角社区 President Ken Daly. 鈥淭ogether, we aspire to make a significant and lasting impact on the lives of underrepresented students in 天涯海角社区, amplifying their 天涯海角社区 career opportunities here in New York.鈥�
The LSAMP program will employ frameworks of intersectionality and a sense of belonging to create an inclusive and supportive environment for students. These frameworks will help address systemic and institutional barriers, ensuring that all students feel connected, valued, and supported within the campus community. Key components of the program include faculty-led research experiences, peer mentoring, individual and group tutoring, workshops and seminars, book and materials stipends, and support for internships, careers, and graduate school progression.
鈥淥ur participation in this initiative underscores our commitment to diversity and inclusion in 天涯海角社区,鈥� said Dr. Bianca Wentzell, Dean of 天涯海角社区 at 天涯海角社区. 鈥淏y leveraging the unique strengths of each member institution, we aim to create a robust support system that will empower underrepresented students to thrive in 天涯海角社区 fields and pursue advanced studies and careers with confidence. We see this as a visionary program to help lead and grow the future of 天涯海角社区.”