Anthony Jenkins President of Coppin State University

The Housing Authority of Baltimore City will spend over $600,000 to secure spaces for 10 students over the next five years.

Governor Wes Moore joined other officials in announcing the historic funds Thursday at Coppin State University.

Students can stock up on non-perishable food items and personal supplies at Coppin Corner, a new food resource center on the HBCU campus. School leaders say the free store will provide basic needs and increase retention for students in need.

Coppin State University students may be recruited to teach their neighbors how to thrive in a technology-centric world through a program known as ConnectEagle Nation in West Baltimore City.