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Nissan's Continued Support Of Mississippi HBCU STEM Programs Tops $2.5 Million
CANTON, Miss. – Nissan continues its long-standing support of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) by donating $250,000 to Mississippi's seven HBCUs to advance STEM education. Since the launch of the Mississippi HBCU STEM Initiative in 2014, Nissan has invested a total of $2.5 million to support innovative program development for Mississippi HBCU students, aiming to build the future tech workforce.
"It's our privilege to support Mississippi's HBCUs as they prepare a new generation to take on the STEM challenges and opportunities of tomorrow," said Chandra Vasser, vice president and chief diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) officer, Nissan Americas, and an HBCU alumnus. "Many of Nissan's Canton employees are graduates of a Mississippi HBCU and are helping to shape the future of our business. We're proud to support the schools that have prepared them to make a positive impact, not only within our company but within the communities we serve."
The seven HBCUs receiving donations from Nissan are Alcorn State University, Coahoma Community College, Hinds Community College - Utica Campus, Jackson State University, Mississippi Valley State University, Rust College, and Tougaloo College.
Among the funded projects are:
- Alcorn State University Applied Sciences Programs and Robotics and Automation Technology Enhancements: This two-part project provides STEM learning opportunities for middle and high school students through STEM camps and robotics competitions.
- Jackson State University Student Robotics Lab and Program: A dedicated space for students to engage in activities related to robotics and advancing technologies. The lab supports senior design projects, competition preparation, and student innovations.
- Tougaloo College STEM Pipeline Project: An initiative aimed at educating and strengthening pre-college and college students' knowledge of advanced technology and innovation. Key activities include a research symposium, STEM workshop, and summer science and engineering program.
"As an alumnus of Alcorn State University, I am especially proud to be a Nissan employee today," said Victor Taylor, vice president of Manufacturing at Nissan Canton Vehicle Assembly Plant. "I was well prepared by my alma mater to take on a STEM career in the automotive industry and to advance Nissan's vehicle electrification endeavors. HBCUs are a major pipeline of talent for us, and we're thrilled to support the STEM learning opportunities they offer their student body."
Nissan Canton Vehicle Assembly Plant
For two decades, employees at Nissan Canton have assembled high-quality vehicles. The plant's opening in 2003 marked the beginning of automotive manufacturing in Mississippi and has since contributed significantly to the state's economic development. Building on that history, Nissan Canton is transforming into a center for U.S. EV manufacturing that will introduce new all-electric models to the U.S. market.
Nissan Canton has become a central institution in Mississippi, creating more than 25,000 jobs statewide. The plant has contributed over $20 million to local nonprofit organizations and logged more than 12,000 volunteer hours to help build stronger communities. Currently employing more than 5,000 people, the plant produces the Nissan Altima, Frontier, and TITAN models.
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