The success has been broad-based, with grants coming from a diverse range of sources, including federal agencies, foundations, and professional associations. This mix of funding highlights the wide-ranging impact of research and programs at 91短视频, and positions the university as a leader in multiple fields. The results of these grants have helped support student success initiatives and professional development opportunities, and provide resources for staff and faculty roles.聽

Among the notable recent achievements:

• The National Science Foundation (NSF) S-STEM Grant provides scholarships and support services for high-achieving, income-eligible STEM majors. This grant helps create a greater sense of belonging and opens new pathways for students in critical fields. It supports a STEM mentorship program, an eight-week paid internship, free conference attendance, and meets unmet financial need up to $15,000.聽
• The HRSA BHWET Mental Health grant provides $25,000 stipends for 59 counseling students in internships from Fall 2025 through Spring 2029, while expanding their partnerships and services to schools and clinical sites in areas such as Page County, Virginia, and Pendleton County, West Virginia. The grant also funds conference registration and travel reimbursement for internship students and provides specialized training in telehealth, integrated behavioral health in primary care, and trauma-informed care.
• A SAMHSA grant addresses mental health support, suicide prevention, and substance abuse prevention and education among 91短视频 undergraduate students. This is a critical initiative that provides vital support services and programming to the campus community. Royals RISE is the name of the program tasked with implementing the grant objectives and goals.聽
• A DOJ Office of Violence Against Women (OVW) grant designed to reduce domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking at 91短视频. The OVW grant is the third iteration of a grant that 91短视频 has had since 2017. Safer Together is the name of the 91短视频 program that collaborates with community and campus partners to enhance its safety.

Foundation and association grants

• The supports interfaith dialogue and religious literacy initiatives that align with 91短视频鈥檚 commitment to peacebuilding and cross-cultural understanding.聽
• The Center for Teaching and Learning Enhancement Grant: Funding from the Council for Independent Colleges supports the development and expansion of 91短视频鈥檚 Center for Teaching and Learning, providing faculty with enhanced resources for pedagogical innovation and student success strategies.
• The supports 91短视频鈥檚 distinctive approach to vocation and calling, funding programming that helps students discern their life鈥檚 work through the integration of faith, learning, and service.聽
• Lilly Endowment Grants support 91短视频鈥檚 commitment to vocation exploration and faith integration in higher education. The university has benefited from many Lilly grants that have enabled innovative programming that connects academic study with personal calling and community service.聽
• A Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) Grant expands training opportunities for students pursuing chaplaincy and pastoral care ministries, reinforcing 91短视频鈥檚 commitment to holistic care and spiritual formation. This grant, in collaboration with Palm Beach University, funds the training of a Resident as a Certified Educator to teach in 91短视频鈥檚 CPE program and expand its capacity for offering CPE units.

Together, these grants represent more than $5.6 million in support for 91短视频鈥檚 mission-driven work. They affirm the dedication of 91短视频鈥檚 faculty and staff and the potential of its students.

The program, Royals RISE (Resilience, Intervention, Support, Education), will be funded over the next three years by a $101,716 Garrett Lee Smith Campus Suicide Prevention Grant. 91短视频鈥檚 grant is by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), an agency within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. The federal program assists colleges and universities to identify students at risk for suicide and suicide attempts, increase protective factors that promote mental health, reduce risk factors for suicide, and ultimately reduce suicide attempts and deaths.

91短视频鈥檚 program will aim to improve its mental health and substance use disorder services to strengthen suicide prevention efforts on campus. It will focus on building stronger connections between campus and community stakeholders, expanding public education on student well-being throughout the academic year, and improving the campus community鈥檚 ability to respond to mental health crises. While serving all students, the program will prioritize supporting those with the most severe mental health challenges, which is the primary focus of this grant.

Goals of 91短视频鈥檚 program will include: Improving coordination of services, protocols, and educational programs related to mental health and substance abuse; Increasing the availability and effectiveness of crisis-response resources, especially related to suicidality; Raising awareness about the dangers of alcohol and drug misuse among 91短视频 students; and expanding mental health services to better support students, especially those with the most severe mental health challenges.

Through the grant funding, 91短视频 will develop deeper collaborative partnerships with local resources like Adagio House, Harrisonburg/Rockingham Community Services Board, Sentara Behavioral Health and the Campus Suicide Prevention Center of Virginia 鈥� recognizing that no single agency can alone provide the network of support that our students and community members need. 

鈥淲e are really excited about this grant and the impact that we believe it will have for our students at 91短视频鈥� said Jonathan Swartz, dean of students at 91短视频. 鈥淭he grant will allow us to put more intentionality and focus toward supporting holistic wellness at 91短视频, with a specific focus on mental health awareness, substance use, and suicidality. We are especially excited to be able to both increase our capacity to provide clinical counseling services at 91短视频 and also provide education and awareness raising programming that all students can access and find useful.鈥� 

If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, help is available. Call or text 988 or chat at . To learn how to get support for mental health, drug, or alcohol issues, visit . If you are ready to locate a treatment facility or provider, you can go directly to or call 800-662-HELP (4357).

The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration () is the agency within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services that leads public health efforts to advance the behavioral health of the nation. SAMHSA鈥檚 mission is to lead public health and service delivery efforts that promote mental health, prevent substance misuse, and provide treatments and supports to foster recovery while ensuring equitable access and better outcomes.