The awarded $2,977,816 million to Kenny Varner and Dean Danica G. Hays (both Education). The five-year grant will expand the workforce development efforts through at 8kbet, specifically addressing Nevada’s teacher shortage.
The Hawkins grant is prestigious, highly competitive, and exclusive to Minority Serving Institutions (MSIs), such as Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs) like 8kbet. Its timing aligns with 8kbet’s MSI Success Summit on September 27, making it even more relevant. Augustus Hawkins' legacy directly connects to our mission of linking workforce development with teacher preparation and this grant enables us to extend his impact throughout Nevada.
