Albertus Magnus College Expands Nursing and STEM Training with $1.56 Million Grant

New Haven, Conn., March 31, 2026 –Albertus Magnus College has received $1,566,460 in federal funding to expand access to high-quality nursing and STEM education and strengthen Connecticut’s pipeline of healthcare and STEM professionals through investments in advanced learning technology, scholarships, student success resources, and upgraded science laboratories.  

The funding will enhance hands-on learning and academic resources at Albertus designed to prepare competent, compassionate nurses while addressing the state’s growing nursing shortage. Additionally, modernized STEM laboratory spaces and equipment will benefit students across nursing, biology, chemistry, and foundational science courses, advancing career readiness and preparing a diverse and culturally competent healthcare and STEM workforce.   

The Congressionally Directed Spending funding was sponsored by U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal and Chris Murphy and aids federal efforts to strengthen healthcare and STEM talent pipelines and expand access to quality care throughout Connecticut. It is part of a combined total of more than $190 million secured by Connecticut’s congressional delegation to support over 175 projects statewide.   

“Connecticut’s nursing shortage is a critical crisis impacting our communities every day,” Blumenthal said. “This federal funding provides the resources Albertus Magnus College needs to train more highly skilled, compassionate nurses who are ready to provide quality, reliable care. By strengthening nursing education, we are protecting public health and investing in our future.”

“We are deeply grateful to Senators Blumenthal and Murphy for their strong support of Albertus Magnus College,” said Albertus President Marc M. Camille, Ed.D. “This investment will expand experiential learning, increase access to nursing education through scholarships and student support, and strengthen our science and STEM learning environments, allowing us to better prepare students to meet the healthcare needs of our community while training the next generation of competent, compassionate nursing and STEM-educated professionals .”

Some of what the funds will be invested in include advanced science and simulation equipment, immersive virtual reality tools, scholarships, and a comprehensive student success package that includes curriculum-embedded licensure preparation, essential course and clinical resources, and tutoring. Together, these investments provide hands-on learning that builds confidence, technical skill, and cultural competency while improving access and retention, particularly for first-generation and limited-means students.

Building on a longstanding tradition in the sciences rooted in its liberal arts foundation, Albertus Magnus College has expanded its academic offerings to meet evolving workforce and community needs. The College’s Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program, launched in 2024 to address Connecticut’s growing demand for healthcare professionals, has since expanded to include a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) program and Connecticut’s first Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to BSN pathway. As the most diverse Catholic college in New England, Albertus Magnus prepares graduates who reflect the communities they serve, helping expand access to culturally competent healthcare across Connecticut.