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U.S. Sen. Brown, U.S. Rep. Fudge Announce Central State
University Designation as 1890 Institution, Increases
Agriculture-Related Programming at University
Central State University Will Join 18 Other Historically
Black Colleges and Universities Focused On Agriculture
Programming
Special to The Truth
U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-OH) and U.S. Representative
Marcia Fudge (OH-11), senior members of the Senate and House
Agriculture Committees and members of the Farm Bill
Conference Committee, announced last week that Central State
University has been added to a distinguished list of
Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) focused
on expanding opportunities for agricultural research and
education, commonly referred to as "1890 Universities.” This
status allows Central State University to increase
educational programming and partnership opportunities within
Ohio´s agriculture industry.
"This designation is nearly 125 years in the making and long
overdue. As one of the nation´s oldest Historically Black
Universities, Central State University can play an important
role in promoting agriculture research and education through
the country. Central State University designation as an 1890
land-grant university means increased opportunities for
partnerships with Ohio´s agriculture industry and increased
potential for its graduates to obtain jobs in Ohio´s leading
industry," Brown said.
"I am pleased Central State University has finally been
granted federal land-grant status. This institution will be
pivotal in Ohio´s agricultural research and will receive
appropriate funding to support and expands its education
initiatives. Central State produces highly-skilled STEM
graduates and I look forward to the benefits it will afford
our nation in food and agricultural sciences." Fudge said.
"Senator Sherrod Brown continues to reach beyond
expectations to enrich lives and institutions of Ohio. He,
along with other legislators, were determined to bring about
effectual changes that could only enhance Central State
University. Central State University, the Board of
Trustees, faculty, staff and students are immensely grateful
for his leadership, the perseverance and his dedication in
support of CSU receiving land-grant status. This
recognition will significantly enhance the quality of
academic offerings and expand varied opportunities for
students. Thank you, Senator Brown for your support!"
Cynthia Jackson-Hammond, Ph.D, said.
The Morrill Act of 1862 created a network of land-grant
universities throughout the United States focused on
providing increased access to higher education in the fields
of agriculture and mechanical arts. The Act was expanded
upon in 1890 creating a network of historically black
land-grant universities. Currently, historically black
land-grant universities enroll annually more than 40 percent
of all students in all HBCUs. This designation will allow
Central State University the possibility to expand into
agriculture research areas such as water resources
management, minority, women and small farmer´s education,
and other agriculture-related programming.
Brown is the first Ohioan to serve on the Senate Agriculture
Committee in more than 40 years, and served as a member of
the 2014 Farm Bill Conference Committee. |
