Assumption Receives Federal Support for New Science Center

February 14, 2003—Assumption College recently received word that it has been approved for $235,000 in congressionally-authorized grants to support the new $18 million Science Center.

In a joint press release from Sens. Edward M. Kennedy and John F. Kerry, and Rep. James P. McGovern, the College's awards were included in the recently passed FY'03 federal appropriations bills. This award brings the total to $1,925,000 in federal funds appropriated for the new Science Center.

"We are indeed grateful to Sens. Kennedy and Kerry and Congressman McGovern for their continuing assistance with this project. Their ongoing support has helped us leverage additional dollars and bring this new Science Center to fruition," commented President Tom Plough. "Our federal delegation fully understands and supports the importance of quality science education to the welfare of this Commonwealth and we greatly appreciate their confidence in our faculty and staff to provide just that to our students."

The Science Center will open this fall.

For more information, contact the Office of Public Affairs at (508) 767-7160.