The McNair program—named for Ronald McNair, a Black physicist who died aboard the Challenger space shuttle—offers around $60 million in grants to universities, which use the funds to help ...

The RIT Ronald E. McNair Post-Baccalaureate Achievement Program serves a diverse group of talented RIT second- and third-year students who are interested in pursuing post-baccalaureate education. The ...

“Extraordinary” and “Hometown hero” are a few words to describe Lake City Native Dr. Ronald E. McNair. McNair graduated valedictorian from Lake City’s Carvers High School in 1967 before ...

Like you, Dr. Ronald E. McNair met challenges in his life with intelligence, perseverance, and a commitment to personal and academic excellence. One of the most significant contributions you can make ...

VCU is one of three Virginia universities to receive the grant. “We couldn’t be more excited to initiate the Ronald McNair Post-baccalaureate Achievement Program at VCU. Participation in ...