Mellon Foundation grant supports Africana studies, humanities at Skidmore Angela Valden Nearly $1.2 million in funding will assist the development of innovative, intersectional courses and research that further the College’s commitment to racial justice. Wed, 26 Jan 2022 14:00:00 -0800 Academics,Racial Justice Initiative, Skidmore College campus Skidmore College campus Skidmore students walk across campus, in front of Scribner Library. The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation has awarded nearly $1.2 million to Skidmore College to support Skidmore’s Black Studies Program and Racial Justice Teaching Challenge, advancing Africana studies and social justice at the College.