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November 20, 2015

UMaine engineering college gets $100,000 donation from Pratt & Whitney

The University of Maine College of Engineering said a recent $100,000 donation from an aerospace manufacturer will be used to bolster recruiting efforts for prospective students considering the college.

The gift came from East Hartford, Conn.-based Pratt & Whitney’s North Berwick facility, the university said in a news release.

The donation will go to the School of Engineering Technology program with a focus on training the next generation of mechanical engineers in Maine for careers in the manufacturing industry.

Karen Horton, professor of mechanical engineering technology, said the Pratt & Whitney gift will have an enormous effect on the engineering college.

Michael Papp, general manager of Pratt & Whitney North Berwick, said partnerships with colleges and universities near the company’s locations are a crucial part of its growth strategy.

“This funding will help prepare today’s students to become the next generation of engineers,” Papp said in a statement.

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