GM GIVES $175K TO SUPPORT MTU PROGRAMS

The General Motors Foundation has donated $175,000 this year to support a variety of programs at Michigan Tech.

The gift underwrites 10 programs in the Departments of Mechanical
Engineering-Engineering Mechanics and Electrical and Computer Engineering, the College of Engineering and Educational Opportunity.

This is the second year of GM's managed partnership with Michigan Tech, which is designed to maximize the company's objective of supporting a high-quality, diverse workforce of the future. The program's goals include curriculum improvement, upgrading quality and enhancing the diversity of educational programs.

"With its generous donation, the General Motors Foundation is targeting programs that not only benefit the University, but also prepare our students for careers in the automotive industry," President Curt Tompkins said. "This partnership truly contributes to the success of all the participants."

Bob Freimuth, the GM-Michigan Tech university relations team coordinator, agreed.

"These funds represent a commitment to continue the longstanding partnership between Michigan Tech and General Motors," he said. "We are confident that the projects supported through this grant will strenghten MTU's academic programs as well as foster a technically strong and diverse student body."