Several Mississippi universities are getting millions in funding from the state – including its three public HBCUs.
Alcorn State University, Jackson State University and Mississippi Valley State are three of the seven schools that are receiving millions of dollars to put towards capital project spending, according to the Clarion Ledger.
Alcorn State University is getting $8,311,736 for repairs, renovation and expansion to the Davey L. Whitney Complex. The gymnasium is the home of the Alcorn State University Braves men’s and women’s basketball teams and men’s and women’s volleyball teams.
Jackson State University, the largest of the three Mississippi HBCUs, is set for the largest allotment of all the schools on the list: $23,020,794. That money is for repairs, renovation and upgrades to campus buildings and facilities, including McAllister-Whiteside Hall and other critical campus facilities. The monies will also be spent for the development of alternative water resources. A total of $7 million of JSU’s funds will go for the purchase of a new residence hall.
Mississippi Valley State University – the smallest of the three HBCUs – has been awarded $8,856,405 for the construction and furnishing of a new residence hall and related facilities.