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NSU, HU receive large grants

Updated: Tuesday, 02 Oct 2012, 8:47 PM EDT
Published : Tuesday, 02 Oct 2012, 8:47 PM EDT

WASHINGTON, D.C. (WAVY) - Norfolk State University and Hampton University have received multi-million dollar grants from the federal government.

According to the Department of Education, $227.9 million in grants were awarded to Historically Black Colleges and Universities in 19 states.

The 5-year grants are set to include curriculum reform, student service programs, renovations and staff development.

HU received $2,641,339 and NSU received $3,312,058.

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