Bronx Community College’s Mathematics and Computer Science Program received a $200,000 grant from the National Science Foundation to increase the number of well-prepared mathematics, computer science, engineering or engineering technology majors who will continue in a four-year college or will join the high-technology work force.
Central Community College (Neb.) has received a $1.9 million grant from the U.S. Department of Education. The five-year grant will be used to help Hispanic teaching assistants get advanced degrees or certificates.
Elizabeth City State University (N.C.) received a $1.9 million grant from the U.S. Department of Education in support of its comprehensive plan to prepare more teachers for the region’s public schools.