A college in the Hudson Valley has been awarded a nearly $1 million grant to establish a hub for regional environmental research.
Vassar College has been awarded a $997,000 grant from the Helmsley Charitable Trust to establish the Vassar Conservation and Environmental Engagement Cooperative (VCEE-COOP), which will centralize environmental research, outreach and education activities at the Poughkeepsie college. The grant will enable the renovation of a 5,600-square-foot wing of the historic Vassar Barn as home for the new hub. The new endeavor is intended to benefit Vassar faculty and students and serve as a resource to the local community and Hudson Valley organizations engaged in environmental science research, education, and outreach.
