Overview
- The college announced the new support on Jan. 29 as a combined package of federal, philanthropic, and faith-based contributions.
- Williams’ federal grant is designated for coordinated emergency response planning, upgrades to safety technology to assess risks, and hiring additional public safety personnel.
- Rapper T.I. contributed $50,000 for endowment scholarships, and the Sixth District of the AME Church donated $60,000 for general operations.
- The focus on security follows a report last week from a college security spokesperson that staff received an email with racial slurs and threats.
- The Board of Trustees reinstated President Dr. Kevin James after finding his earlier removal did not comply with procedural and contractual requirements.