Alabama State Senator Kirk Hatcher has announced a significant contribution to Alabama State University, designating a $50,000 Community Service Grant to enhance two of the institution’s programs. The funds will be allocated between the College of Visual and Performing Arts and the National Center for the Study of Civil Rights and African American Culture. The CVPA will receive $30,000 and the National Center $20,000.
The grant checks were formalized in a ceremony held at the ASU Alumni House. ASU’s vice president for institutional advancement, Col. (ret.) Gregory Clark presented the awards to Dean Wendy R. Coleman of the CVPA and Dean Janice Franklin of the National Center.
Sen. Hatcher expressed his appreciation for ASU’s commitment to community engagement through its CommUniversity initiatives. “It is an honor to be able to contribute to Alabama State University and to two of the University’s dynamic programs,” he stated. “The continuous impact that the University makes to the community is wonderful.”
Double Impact
Dean Coleman spoke to the significance of the $30,000 grant. That portion is set to bolster activities for youth within the ASU Theatre and summer camps. “We can’t find the words to express our gratitude to Senator Hatcher for this important award, which helps students,” she emphasized. “This is yet another demonstration of the support that we have received from him over the years that has been instrumental in the success of our students.”
Similarly, Dean Franklin highlighted the critical role that the National Center’s $20,000 grant will play. “Senator Hatcher does outstanding work for the citizens of Alabama and at ASU,” Franklin remarked. “He is a great resource and help to us in many ways; especially in helping establish many things that have to do with African American culture, which includes our Voting Rights Research and Repository Project that encourages citizens to vote in elections.”
