The 1890 Universities have identified six Centers of Excellence which will represent Foundation focus for system-wide collaboration and leadership. 

There are several existing projects funded through USDA agencies with linkages to some of those designated Centers.

* STUDENT SUCCESS & WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT

Center to Motivate and Educate for Achievement

• Animal Plant Health Inspection Service | USDA

• Foreign Agriculture Service | USDA

• Forest Service | USDA