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Congressman Langworthy announced $2.2 million in federal funding for Hilbert College through the U.S. Department of Education’s Strengthening Institutions Program. This five-year grant will establish and staff an Academic Services Center (ASC) at Hilbert College to provide essential support services aimed at helping students succeed.

“This significant federal investment in Hilbert College is an essential step toward ensuring that every student, regardless of background, has the resources they need to thrive,” said Congressman Langworthy. “By enhancing academic support services and focusing on retention, the new Academic Services Center will create more opportunities for students to achieve their degrees and contribute to the future of Western New York and the greater region. I’m proud to advocate for Hilbert College’s important work, and I look forward to seeing the lasting impact this investment will have on both the students and the community as a whole.”

“Building upon our emphasis on first-year initiatives, this transformational grant will give us the critical resources to support our students with professional and program development throughout their time at Hilbert,” said Hilbert College President Dr. Michael S. Brophy. “In keeping with our mission and vision, the college has traditionally enrolled a large number of underserved and first-generation students, and this grant will help us reinforce and expand our efforts to maximize their retention and success.”

Through this grant, Hilbert will be able to provide coordinated academic planning and support for students through all four years of a traditional undergraduate degree. The launch of the Academic Services Center will build on Hilbert’s recent investments and progress in increasing student participation in Learning Communities and Service Learning, which also will benefit from additional resources through the five-year grant.