Alabama State University is expanding research, programming and faculty at its education college.
Alabama State University (ASU) Foundation, along with the Unite HBCU Civil Discourse and Freedom Institute, is investing $1.4 million at ASU to “strengthen civil discourse, democratic engagement, and constructive dialogue across historically Black colleges and universities.”
“This partnership represents a significant investment in academic excellence and the future of civil discourse across the HBCU community,” said Col. (Ret.) Gregory L. Clark, vice president for institutional advancement and executive director of ASU’s Foundation. “Together, we are creating opportunities that will enhance teaching, research, and student development for years to come.”
Unite will invest $1.2 million over the next four years.
A gift of $800,000 will be used to create endowed professorships. An additional $200,000 will go toward graduate assistantships and another $200,000 will support research, travel, programming, and other scholarly activities.
ASU’s Foundation will contribute the remaining $200,000 towards the endowment and annual faculty stipends.
Unite is a national initiative that supports dozens of HBCUs and provides college-prep courses for rural high school students.
