Miles College Is Awarded Propel Arts Grant
The Propel Center, a “global leadership and innovation hub for HBCUs,” has selected Miles College as one of 15 recipients of the Propel Center Impact Grant. The funding, in partnership with Apple, is part of a program to help empower HBCU students to advance equity and justice through technology, entrepreneurship, education and social impact.
Miles was awarded the Propel Arts grant, which is intended to enhance the college’s educational, work-study and career pathway offerings in arts and entertainment.
Dr. Cortney Harris, vice president of impact and engagement for Propel, said, “We envision a world where all people have access to the tools and resources they need to advance justice.This investment will help elevate the way HBCU students see and experience their place in the world, and we’re so thrilled to partner with Apple to help drive this transformative change.”