LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- Spalding University received $1.3 million in federal funding to support the academic success of students who are first-generation, low-income, or have disabilities.
The grant, from the U.S. Department of Education, launched Spalding’s first TRIO Student Support Services (SSS) program.
The five-year award provides more than $270,000 annually to expand tutoring, advising, and financial literacy programs for 140 students each year.
"This is a transformative opportunity for Spalding University, as this funding allows us to expand our work by providing enhanced support to our students who face barriers to higher education," said Dr. Katherine Walker-Payne, the dean of student and academic success, in a news release.
The program will launch in fall 2026.
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