Dr. L. Eudora Pettigrew Women’s History Summer Research Excellence Grants 2024-25

In celebration of Women’s History Month, State University of New York Chancellor John B. King, Jr. announced the Dr. L. Eudora Pettigrew Women’s History Summer Research Excellence Grants. Through this initiative, students will have the opportunity to research the significant role women have led in the development of New York State and to recognize the contributions women leaders have played in the state and the region.

Named in honor of the first Black college president in the SUNY system, the Dr. L. Eudora Pettigrew Women’s History Summer Research Excellence Grants will provide five SUNY undergraduate students with the opportunity to pursue an innovative community-based applied-learning experience in women’s history. Working under the advisement of campus faculty members, and each receiving a stipend and other financial support, those selected will conduct original research at New York historical sites, libraries, historical societies, museums, and other institutions. Participating students will be expected to document their studies and share the results of their research on their campus and through a SUNY system administration social media spotlight in the fall.

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About Dr. L. Eudora Pettigrew

Dr. L. Eudora Pettigrew was SUNY Old Westbury’s president in 1986 and stayed in that role until 1998. Before leading Old Westbury, Dr. Pettigrew was the first Black professor to chair a department at Michigan State University in the 1970s and the first Black leader in central administration at the University of Delaware, where she was named associate provost for instruction in 1981. Dr. Pettigrew served as chair of the International Association of University Presidents (IAUP)/United Nations Commission on Disarmament Education Conflict Resolution, and Peace, which promotes global awareness and competence as well as peace and international understanding through education.

Dr. Pettigrew earned a bachelor’s degree from West Virginia State College and master's and doctorate degrees from Southern Illinois University. In addition to her Ph.D. in Educational Psychology, Dr. Pettigrew received three honorary doctorate degrees: the first Ph.D. from the University of Pretoria, South Africa in 1997; the second from Holy Family University in Philadelphia, PA in 2002; and the third from Western Connecticut State University in 2004. In 1991, she received the Distinguished Black Women in Education Award, the National Council of Negro Women’s highest citation.
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Five fellowship grants will be awarded.
The fellowship will provide a student stipend of $5,000 for 8-10 weeks of research and up to $3,000 for travel and living expenses (computers not allowed).

APPLICATIONS DUE April 29, 2024
Review of applications will begin immediately.
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Eligibility: Undergraduate students at a state-operated or community college are eligible to apply for this summer fellowship. Preference will be given to rising juniors and seniors majoring in history.
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Dr. L. Eudora Pettigrew Women’s History Summer Research Excellence Grants 2024-25

Dr. L. Eudora Pettigrew Women’s History Summer Research Excellence Grants 2024-25

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