ITTA BENA, Miss. — Mississippi Valley State University announced it has again received support from Nissan through the Mississippi HBCU STEM Initiative, part of a $250,000 investment benefiting seven historically Black colleges and universities across the state.
At MVSU, the funding bolsters “MVSU Innovates: Where Technology Meets Purpose,” an initiative aimed at expanding hands-on learning, upgrading technology and laboratory resources, supporting faculty development, and increasing student participation in national conferences, code-a-thons and hack-a-thons.
University officials said the renewed support strengthens efforts to prepare students for careers in high-demand science, technology, engineering and mathematics fields.
“Through Nissan’s partnership, our students gain access to cutting-edge resources and opportunities that position them for success in the global workforce,” said Dr. Antonio Brownlow, chair of Engineering Technology.
Dr. Latonya Garner-Jackson, chair of Mathematics, Computer and Information Sciences, said the investment has a direct impact on the future of STEM in the Mississippi Delta.
“Nissan’s support helps make these experiences possible and directly affects the pipeline of future STEM leaders,” Garner-Jackson said.
MVSU leaders said the continued funding contributes to a stronger workforce and economy by helping build a skilled generation of students prepared for innovation-driven careers.
