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Updated: 7:23 PM Apr 2, 2010
McConnell Dedicates WKU Lab He Helped Build
Kentucky's senior senator, Mitch McConnell, helped Western Kentucky University dedicate a lab he secured the funding for.
Posted: 7:14 PM Apr 2, 2010 |
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The lab offers cutting-edge education and research and workforce development opportunities in automation, robotics, simulation, and animation.
Senator McConnell secured almost $6-million in federal appropriations over the past three years for WKU's Ogden College of Science and Engineering. Nearly $2-million has been used for the lab and equipment.
One WKU student says he's glad Senator McConnell stopped by for a visit.
"I think it's awesome," said Joshua Rather, "him giving this grant helps us to further our education. So I think it's great, I like that he's here and showing his support."
WKU President Gary Ransdell thanked Senator McConnell for his continued support of the university.
McConnell has helped bring more than $70-million to the campus over the past 13 years.
