Allen University Receives Nearly $7.5 Million in Federal Funds

Allen University has received nearly $7.5 million in federal awards to strengthen academic resources, expand educational opportunities, and advance renovation of its Student Center.

The funding includes $1,736,974 through Title III, Part B; $1,450,816 through Title III, Part F, commonly known as FUTURE Act funding; and $4.29 million through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Together, the awards support the university’s continued investment in student success and institutional development.

“These investments help us strengthen the foundation of an Allen University education,” said Stanley J. Pritchett Sr., interim president of Allen University. “Our focus is on creating opportunities for students and ensuring they have the resources, support, and learning environment to succeed. Each award moves that work forward.”

The Title III, Part B award supports Allen University’s efforts to strengthen academic quality, institutional operations, and financial stability. The funding provides resources to build the university’s capacity to serve students and advance its educational mission.

The $1,450,816 FUTURE Act award will support initiatives that include the Minority Science and Engineering Improvement Plan (MSEIP) STEM Summer Camp. This programming supports the university’s efforts to expand engagement in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics and prepare participants for further study and career opportunities.

The $4.29 million HUD award will support renovation of Allen University’s Student Center, advancing an important investment in the campus experience. The project will strengthen spaces that serve students and the university community. Additional information about the renovation’s scope and implementation schedule will be shared as planning progresses.

The awards reflect coordinated work across university leadership, sponsored programs, academic, and administrative units to align federal resources with institutional priorities. Allen University will administer each award according to its approved objectives, with ongoing monitoring of expenditures, implementation, and outcomes.

“These resources will help us move important priorities forward,” Pritchett said. “We look forward to sharing the progress of these initiatives and the difference they make for our students.”