Miles College is launching a new innovation center to support Historically Black College and University (HBCU) students. The 2150 Center for Innovation, Commercialization & Growth will be an incubator to increase innovation opportunities for Miles College and its students.
Founder of the center and current Miles Chief Innovation and Growth Officer Erskine Faush says students at HBCUs are typically underserved regarding research and innovation.
“The idea was born out of a problem,” said Faush, “When it comes to research and patents, the top two PWIs (Predominately White Institutions) outpace all HBCU combined,” said Faush.
The new innovation center is expected to open the door to those opportunities for HBCU students and the college itself. Opportunities like state research projects. patents and venture investments will be made available to students. The goal is to drive a new HBCU economy. (READ MORE)
