ÐÔ°®Ñ§Ìà received a $1.1 million three-year grant from the Economic Development Administration’s (EDA) University Center program. The grant will support ÐÔ°®Ñ§ÌÃ’s innovative efforts in expanding its Human Services and Addiction program, aiming to reduce health disparities in the underserved communities.
Using a grant, the university started Amplify NKU, an effort to connect students, particularly BIPOC, LGBTQ, and international students, to the broader life of the university. A key aspect of the program is empowering students, rather than staff or administrators, to share information and create connections as a way to form lasting bonds among peers.
The $2.9 million three-year grant will support ÐÔ°®Ñ§ÌÃ’s innovative efforts in expanding its Human Services and Addiction program, aiming to reduce health disparities in the underserved communities.
Tammy Barrett-Wolcott recalled a student from Carroll County who had been using marijuana every day for as long as she could remember – probably since 10 years old. She had very low self-esteem, always put her head down when she came to class and refused to participate in group therapy.