Austin, TX – Huston-Tillotson University (HT) has received a $300,000 grant through the U.S. Department of Education’s Minority Science and Engineering Improvement Program (MSEIP), bringing additional federal support to the University’s work in STEM education and student success.
The one-year award will help enhance STEM learning through instructional resources and initiatives that support student achievement in science, technology, engineering and mathematics.
“This award strengthens our capacity to give students the preparation, tools and support they need to succeed in science, technology, engineering and mathematics,” said Dr. Amanda Masino, dean of the College of Arts and Sciences and principal investigator for the grant. “We know that access to strong STEM learning experiences opens doors – not only for our students, but for the communities they will serve.”
The award is a federal program designed to improve science and engineering education at eligible minority-serving institutions. The grant will support Huston-Tillotson as it continues advancing academic opportunities that prepare students for a changing workforce and encourage them to contribute to fields where their talent and perspective are needed.
About Huston-Tillotson University
Huston-Tillotson University, the first institution of higher education in Austin, Texas, has roots dating back to 1875. HT is an independent, church-related, historically black, four-year liberal arts institution located on a 23-acre tree-lined campus near downtown in East Austin. Huston-Tillotson University’s mission remains committed to its legacy of educating a mosaic community of learners while cultivating innovative leaders who are dedicated to academic excellence and service. The University offers associate and master’s degrees in addition to Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science degrees in more than 19 areas of study. Huston-Tillotson University is accredited by The Commission on Colleges and Universities to award associate, baccalaureate and master’s degrees. HT is also an NC-SARA school. For more information, please visit www.htu.edu.
