The Livingston-based univwestalabama was awarded a $1.65 million federal grant to expand broadband internet access, the Biden administration announced Friday.
Dec. 16, 2022, 2:57 p.m.Christmas came early for the University of West Alabama after the institution was awarded a $1.65 million federal grant to expand broadband internet access, the Biden administration announced Friday.
The grant is part of.NTIA’s Connecting Minority Communities Pilot Program grant program. CMC grants are given to HBCUs, tribal colleges and universities and minority-serving institutions, the agency said. The University of West Alabama is designated as a minority-serving institution. “This program provides the skills, devices, and connectivity for these colleges and universities that will improve their students’ lives and create jobs in local communities,” Hughes continued.
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