The General Motors Foundation announced that it it has given over $2.8 million in grants through the University/Organization Partner Program for 2015 year; the funds supported 31 universities and organizations across the country. This is the third year in a row in which The GM Foundation has made such a contribution.
Aside from providing funds to advance post-secondary education in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) in an effort to help more students graduate with STEM-related degrees, the funds also support design and manufacturing degree programs, diversity initiatives, student organizations, and career development resources.
Here’s this year’s list of GM Foundation grant recipients:
- Art Center College of Design
- Brigham Young University
- University of California-Berkeley
- Cleveland Institute of Arts
- University of Cincinnati
- Columbus College of Art and Design
- Duke University, Georgia Institute of Technology
- Howard University
- Lawrence Technological University
- Massachusetts Institute of Technology
- Michigan State University, Michigan Technological University
- University of Michigan
- Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design
- National Black MBA Association
- National Society of Black Engineers
- North Carolina A&T State University
- Northwestern University
- Ohio State University
- Pennsylvania State University
- University of Puerto Rico
- Purdue University
- Ringling College of Art and Design
- Savannah College of Art and Design
- Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers
- Society of Women Engineers
- Stanford University
- Texas A&M University
- University of Texas-El Paso
- Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
“Technology and innovation are our future,” said Jackie Parker, president of the GM Foundation and director of GM Global Philanthropy and Corporate Giving. “Through this program, we’re fostering skills and education that the next generation of leaders and innovators will need to succeed and compete globally.”
Since 2011, the GM Foundation has awarded $16.6 million in grants through the University/Organization Partner Program.
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