Tennessee State University Receives Grant To Boost STEM Access For Students Of Color
Tennessee State University is pushing to expand higher education access for students in Middle Tennessee’s community colleges. They’ve received a grant for $1 million from the National Science Foundation, to recruit students of color, who are interested in enrolling into math, science, technology and engineering programs.
The grant will provide 45 scholarships to eligible students who want to pursue a four-year college degree.
“For TSU in particular, that is our mission. To specifically serve an underserved population to obtain a college degree with a conducive environment committed to their student success and achievement,” says S. Keith Hargrove, the dean of the College of Engineering. “Our faculty, staff and administration is dedicated to this mission and purpose.”
Despite some small progress, the number of Black students graduating with STEM degrees has remained virtually unchanged overall. This is as other racial groups are gaining ground in STEM industries. Hargrove says the disparity boils down to a lack of resources and career exposure.
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