Kathy Floyd, MSU Marketing and Public Information Assistant
WICHITA FALLS (KFDX/KJTL) — Funding from the state legislature will go toward a new STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) center and engineering degree program for Midwestern State University.
MSU will receive $2.4 million to establish a Center for STEM Excellence as part of the university’s non-formula funding request approved as part of the budget during the 88th Texas Legislature.
The additional support will provide for the expansion of STEM courses, disciplines and outreach to enhance recruitment, retention and community development.
“We are especially grateful to Rep. James Frank and Sens. Charles Perry and Drew Springer for their advocacy of the university and support of this request,” MSU Texas Interim President Keith Lamb said. “The Center for…
