AUSTIN — St. Edward’s University received a near $85,000 grant to establish a School of Education teaching lab from the Telecommunications Infrastructure Fund (TIF) Board from the state of Texas. The grant will allow St. Edward’s to enhance integrated technology and strengthen its technological infrastructure.

St. Edward’s University was one of more than 100 institutions to receive this grant, which includes strategies to help accomplish many of the goals of Closing the Gaps, a statewide campaign to improve awareness of higher education opportunities and increase college participation rates in Texas.

Founded by the Congregation of Holy Cross, St. Edward’s University is an independent, Catholic liberal arts university of more than 4,200 students in Austin, Texas.