Central State University Receives Grant from Dominion Energy for IT Infrastructure, Scholarship Endowment, and Study-Internships
Central State University in Wilberforce, Ohio, is set to enhance its summer internship programs, virtual learning access, and scholarship funds following a $500,000 grant from Dominion Energy. This funding is part of Dominion's six-year HBCU Promise initiative, which supports historically black colleges and universities. The grant will enable the launch of a 12-week Dominion Energy Summer Institute, providing students with valuable internships and educational opportunities. Additionally, it will seed a scholarship endowment and improve IT infrastructure to support hundreds of students.
- Grant of $500,000 from Dominion Energy for various educational initiatives.
- Launch of the Dominion Energy Summer Institute for hands-on student internships.
- Funding to enhance IT infrastructure for improved virtual learning.
- Establishment of the Dominion Energy Scholarship to support student graduation.
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WILBERFORCE, Ohio, Dec. 9, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Students at Central State University will expand its summer institute internship programs, increase virtual learning accessibility, and grow their endowment scholarship funds thanks to a
Central State University is one of 11 historically black colleges and universities benefitting from Dominion Energy's six-year "HBCU Promise." The program will support endowments, capital projects, operating expenses, and educational programs in clean energy at HBCUs in Virginia, Ohio, North Carolina, and South Carolina.
"We are pleased to launch this partnership as it will expose our students to the vast energy industry career opportunities," said Dr. Jack Thomas, President of Central State University. "We are thankful for the investment and are excited to launch this new game-changing initiative that aligns with partnership growth and development," said Dr. Thomas. "The relationship with Dominion Energy is a great example of how higher education and industry can come together to strategically address workforce development and the diversification of the talent pipeline for the energy sector," said Dr. Zillah Fluker, Vice-President of Institutional Advancement at CSU.
The grant to Central State will offer expanded learning opportunities for students. Midwest's largest, public HBCU and 1890 Land-Grant Institution, Central State University will launch the Dominion Energy Summer Institute, a 12-week study-internship program, including a four-week classroom component followed by an eight-week internship at Dominion Energy. The intensive experiential work-learning program follows the successful career-development program for Ohio's banking industry through its rigorous Summer Banking Institute. Central State University has established the Center of Excellence for HBCU Corporate Engagement that will serve as a central hub for student talent development best practices and modeling, as well as a research think tank for the development of higher education strategic corporate programs.
The Dominion Energy grant will also seed the Dominion Energy Scholarship, an achievement-based scholarship endowment to help students continue their path to graduation. Underwriting upgrades to IT infrastructure and individual student and classroom technology access for virtual and in-class learning environments. Dominion Energy's grant will impact hundreds of students throughout their Central State University experience.
"Dominion Energy is proud to partner with Central State University in supporting scholarships for students and enhancing the institution's IT infrastructure to bridge the digital divide," said Leighton McCoy, Vice President, Gas Distribution Technical Services. "This grant will also provide real-world work experience through student internships as they explore their career options. We look forward to uplifting Central State University students and highlighting their achievements as they pursue excellence and success."
Dominion Energy also has committed
About Central State University:
Central State University, located in Wilberforce, Ohio, is a regionally accredited 1890 Land-Grant University with a 133-year tradition of preparing students from diverse backgrounds and experiences for leadership, research, and service. The University, which has been named HBCU of the Year by HBCU Digest, fosters academic excellence within a nurturing environment and provides a strong liberal arts foundation and STEM-Ag curriculum leading to professional careers and advanced studies globally.
About Dominion Energy:
More than 7 million customers in 16 states energize their homes and businesses with electricity or natural gas from Dominion Energy (NYSE: D), headquartered in Richmond, Va. The company is committed to sustainable, reliable, affordable and safe energy and to achieving net zero carbon dioxide and methane emissions from its power generation and gas infrastructure operations by 2050. Please visit DominionEnergy.com to learn more.
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