CSU Announces Receiving $15,000 Grant For Student Diversity Program

COLUMBUS, GA- Columbus State University has announced the university received a $15,000 grant from the University System of Georgia's African-American Male Initiative. The grant will support a diversity program at Columbus State University.

The grant in the amount of $15,000 will be matched by Columbus State University and be used to support CSU's Men About Change Program. The program which has about 50 participants according to CSU provides those involved with the program opportunities to enrich their academic skills, receive support, engage in adult and peer mentoring, and develop leadership skills.

In the past, CSU has announced the program has included initiatives such as cultural education trips, a career conversation week with guest speakers in attendance representing various career fields, an educational session on how to tie a bow tie and a special barbershop talk series that provided haircuts and dialogue to participants.

CSU has announced a virtual welcome celebration will be held on August 19, for first-year students that are interested in the program.