St. Augustine's College is located in a neighborhood that's no strangerto crime. That makes some students feel uncomfortable, but that could soonchange. St. Augustine's college is one of 17 historically black collegesthat received a grant to improve it's surrounding neighborhoods.
"We are going to be doing what we say we want to do, that is offeringcommunity partnership and bartering with the community," said CommunityRelations Director Marshall Harvey.
Harvey wrote the grant. He said the $400,000 dollars will be used forprograms to give social and educational services to neighbors of thecollege.
The money will also be used to physically improve the area around St. Augustine's, creating a positive environment for the school, its studentsand the people living nearby.
Tara Campbell, a student, said she hopes the grant will lead to otherimprovements.
Fayetteville State also received $400,000 in grant money for its project.
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