CANYON — West Texas A&M University’s College of Engineering has received a $5 million gift from an anonymous foundation — the largest in its history. The challenge grant will establish a new institute for engineering research and push WT’s One West campaign past its current $175 million goal.

The donation was announced Tuesday, Sept. 9 outside the Engineering and Computer Sciences Building before faculty, students and campaign leaders.

A challenge built on Panhandle grit

Under the terms of the 10-year grant, the College of Engineering must secure at least $500,000 annually in external research funding focused on Panhandle opportunities and issues. The foundation will then contribute a matching $500,000 each year, building endowments to support WT’s people, programs and places — the thre

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