Student Freedom Initiative Announces $1.8 Million Grant from Prudential Financial to Launch the Handling Everyday Life Problems for Students (HELPS) Program Nov. 18, 2021 WASHINGTON, November 18, 2021–(BUSINESS WIRE)–As resources are directed towards Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) across America, there remains an ongoingContinue reading “Student Freedom Initiative Announces $1.8 Million Grant from Prudential Financial to Launch the Handling Everyday Life Problems for Students (HELPS) Program”
Student Freedom Initiative Expands to 29 HBCUs and Partners with The Steve and Marjorie Harvey Foundation Nov. 4, 2021 WASHINGTON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Today, the Student Freedom Initiative announced the next round of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) that will participate inContinue reading “Student Freedom Initiative Expands to 29 HBCUs and Partners with The Steve and Marjorie Harvey Foundation”
Student Freedom Initiative Announces $10 Million Gift from Members of Jane Street Sept. 23, 2021 WASHINGTON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The Student Freedom Initiative today announced a $10 million gift from members of Jane Street. The gift will support StudentContinue reading “Student Freedom Initiative Announces $10 Million Gift from Members of Jane Street”
Student Freedom Initiative Launches Inaugural Program at HBCUs Across U.S. Sept. 7, 2021 WASHINGTON, Sept. 7, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — The Student Freedom Initiative (SFI), an organization that provides science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM)Continue reading “Student Freedom Initiative Launches Inaugural Program at HBCUs Across U.S.”
Student Freedom Initiative Inaugurates Launch at HBCU Campuses Across U.S. Aug. 30, 2021 WASHINGTON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The Student Freedom Initiative today announced their official launch for the Fall 2021 semester across campuses of the initiative’s initialContinue reading “Student Freedom Initiative Inaugurates Launch at HBCU Campuses Across U.S.”
Student Freedom Initiative announces $150 million partnership May 21, 2021 WASHINGTON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The Student Freedom Initiative (SFI) today announced a strategic partnership with Cisco and AVC Technologies, with Cisco committing $100 millionContinue reading “Student Freedom Initiative announces $150 million partnership”
Student Freedom Initiative Names Mark A. Brown Executive Director March 11, 2021 WASHINGTON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The Student Freedom Initiative (SFI) today announced the selection of Mark A. Brown to serve as Executive Director. Having servedContinue reading “Student Freedom Initiative Names Mark A. Brown Executive Director”
The Walmart.org Center for Racial Equity Awards Over $14 Million in First Round of Grants Feb. 1, 2021 BENTONVILLE, Ark., Feb. 1, 2021 — Walmart and the Walmart Foundation pledged to contribute $100 million over five years through aContinue reading “The Walmart.org Center for Racial Equity Awards Over $14 Million in First Round of Grants”
Student Freedom Initiative Announces Participating HBCUs For Fall 2021 Academic Year Nov. 23, 2020 Student Freedom Initiative Announces Participating HBCUs For Fall 2021 Academic YearProgram will provide an alternative to high-cost college loans and empowerContinue reading “Student Freedom Initiative Announces Participating HBCUs For Fall 2021 Academic Year”
Black Billionaire Robert F. Smith to Donate $50 Million to Support STEM Students at HBCUs Oct. 22, 2020 WASHINGTON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The Student Freedom Initiative announced today a $50 million personal gift from Robert F. Smith, philanthropist and Founder, Chairman andContinue reading “Black Billionaire Robert F. Smith to Donate $50 Million to Support STEM Students at HBCUs”