Harris Stowe State University in St. Louis recently broke ground on a $62 million STEM building, slated to be completed by the summer of 2027.
Founding Dean of the College of STEM, Dr. Harvey Fields, said the site will allow students to learn in a modern building with new equipment, providing an “on-ramp to STEM culture and education.” Dr. Fields said they’re committed to ensuring students experience STEM in a positive way and have opportunities for multiple educational experiences, such as internships.
Harris Stowe State University also plans to continue to host summer STEM camps for middle and high school students and their parents. Dr. Fields said the idea is to foster curiosity and broaden students’ horizons.
Harris Stowe State University was founded in 1857, as the first public education school west of the Mississippi. It merged with the historically Black Stowe Teachers College in 1954, becoming the current HBCU institution.