Entergy is pleased to serve as a platinum sponsor of the 51st Bayou Classic, an annual event that celebrates the rich heritage and legacy of America's Historically Black Colleges and Universities. Entergy has a longstanding commitment to powering life for its customers and communities.
Jackson State University is the recipient of a $2 million grant from the Entergy Charitable Foundation to help fund the creation of the Critical Power Grid Network Security Lab. During a press conference at the University on Monday, Oct. 7, Entergy officials presented JSU President Marcus Thompson, Ph.D., with a big check to celebrate the occasion.
Over the next decade, HBCU students will be equipped with tools for success through education, career and workforce development programs.
The Power of Prosperity is a new partnership between Entergy, Single Stop and Stackwell to support Historically Black College and University students to ensure their success and position them to build generational wealth.
Entergy is pleased to serve as the diamond sponsor for the 50th Annual Bayou Classic, an annual event that celebrates the rich heritage and legacy of America's Historically Black Colleges and Universities.
Entergy recently hosted Dillard University faculty, staff and students, and other Historically Black College and University leaders from across Louisiana during The New Orleans' Pelicans HBCU event at the Smoothie King Center.
Entergy awards more than $7.9 million in charitable contributions for first half of 2022
Mississippi nonprofit organizations are beneficiaries
Entergy has contributed more than $7.4 million to HBCUs in the company's service area.
The company is the only utility among the top 20 supporters.
Students and faculty at Southern University are using 3D printers in their Entergy-sponsored lab to make parts for reusable N95 masks to be used by COVID-19 health care professionals.