Selma University receives $750,000 from NPS to preserve Pollard Hall
|
Posted By: Sofía Montiel on May 08, 2023 Selma University will receive $750,000 from National Park Service to preserve Pollard Hall, U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell announced. The funding is part of a $9.7 million investment by NPS to preserve historic structures on the campuses of America’s Historically Black Colleges and Universities. “Each year, I’m proud to lead the effort in Congress to increase funding for the National Park Service Historic Preservation Civil Rights Grant Program to preserve Alabama’s Civil Rights sites and HBCUs,” Sewell said. “As Vice Chair of the Congressional HBCU Caucus, I will continue fighting for funding like this to ensure the vitality of Alabama’s HBCUs!” Selma University President Dr. Stanford E. Angion said he appreciates a historic part of the school. “The historic structures on Selma University’s campus are dear to us and tell the story of a people who banded their meager resources to build a better life for themselves and their posterity,” Angion said. “These structures must be preserved and shared with the public. I am tremendously grateful to Representative Terri Sewell and the National Park Service for helping us to move forward in our efforts to preserve the rich history of Pollard Hall.” Pollard Hall, built in 1916 founded as the Alabama Baptist Normal and Theological School in 1878, served as an administrative center for visitors, a meeting place for major figures in Black education, such as Booker T. Washington, and a home for several university presidents. “These grants enable historic educational institutions to preserve the story of African American education and the campuses where new experiences and stories continue to evolve today,” said NPS Director Chuck Sams. SOURCE Selma Times Journal Available at https://www.selmatimesjournal.com/2023/05/... If you enjoyed this article, Join HBCU CONNECT today for similar content and opportunities via email! |
 |
Sofía Montiel
HBCU Connect, Customer Success Engineer Spelman College class of 2017 Member Since November 2022 |
Comments
More From This Author
Latest News
 |
2026 MS-CC Undergraduate Summer Research InternshipWe are pleased to announce that Fisk University will host the prestigious 2026 MS-CC Undergraduate Summer Research Internship in partnership with Meharry Medical College. This program is an exceptiona ...more
David Lockett • 42 Views • November 14th, 2025 |
 |
Hollywood Summer Internships Available to Students Nationwide!The Television Academy Foundation today announced applications are open for its 2026 Summer Internship Program in Los Angeles for media arts college students nationwide offering over 40 paid, eight-we ...more
Reginald Culpepper • 128 Views • November 12th, 2025 |
 |
SodexoMagic and Grambling Mark the Season with Turkey Trot and Campus Wellness EventsThis fall at Grambling State University has been filled with energy and collaboration through a new 5K race initiative bringing students, faculty, and staff together around health and community.
L ...more
Jennifer Toone Corrigan • 120 Views • November 12th, 2025 |
 |
What Is: How Can I Audition For Jeopardy - Pop Culture?CALLING ALL TRIVIA SQUADS! Pop Culture Jeopardy! is seeking TEAMS OF 3! To all the trivia fans out there, take the test to see if you and your team could be in the new season of Pop Culture Jeopardy! ...more
Reginald Culpepper • 100 Views • November 11th, 2025 |
 |
Delaware State University Sets Sights on MEAC Championship: Reschedules University Scholarship Ball to Broaden ImpactIn a statement to the Delaware State University community today, President Tony Allen announced that the annual University Scholarship Ball originally scheduled for December 13 will be rescheduled to ...more
Reginald Culpepper • 204 Views • October 31st, 2025 |
Popular News
 |
North Carolina HBCU Unity DayShaw University - Elizabeth City State University - Johnson C. Smith University - Fayetteville State University - Livingstone College - North Carolina A&T State University - North Carolina Central Uni ...more
Reginald Culpepper • 101,195 Views • August 8th, 2016 |
