New $2.24 Million Grant Strengthens STEM at Stillman College

A significant investment in the future of STEM education is creating new opportunities for students at Stillman College. The college has received a $2,241,737 grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF) through its Historically Black Colleges and Universities Undergraduate Program (HBCU-UP) Implementation Projects initiative. The funding will support an innovative project to strengthen STEM education, improve student success, and prepare graduates for high-demand careers.

The press release said that the “five-year initiative, IMPACTS@SC-I (Improving Majors Participation and Completion Through STEM at Stillman College), will transform the College's STEM programs by introducing micro-credentialing opportunities, expanding faculty-student research collaborations, strengthening industry partnerships, and enhancing career readiness throughout the undergraduate experience.”

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Focused on student success and workforce readiness, the project will enhance the educational experience for STEM majors through hands-on, research-driven learning opportunities. The initiative is designed to improve student retention and graduation rates while equipping graduates with the technical expertise and skills needed to thrive in the competitive workforce.

“This award reflects our continued commitment to preparing Stillman students not just to complete STEM degrees, but to thrive in the STEM workforce," said Dr. Eric Buckles, Interim Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs and the project's Principal Investigator. "IMPACTS@SC-I is a direct investment in our ASCEND goals, building a pathway that equips our students for real, lasting success.”

Advancing the goals of Stillman College’s ASCEND 2025–2030 Strategic Plan, this initiative reinforces the institution’s commitment to student success by integrating research opportunities, experiential learning, and career readiness through the STEM curriculum.