AIKEN, S.C. (WRDW/WAGT) - The University of South Carolina Aiken is getting millions of dollars in state money to improve the infrastructure of one of its buildings.

The South Carolina General Assembly recently approved $8.2 million to be invested in upgrading the Science and Engineering Building’s infrastructure.

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University officials say the upgrades will increase hands-on learning opportunities and enhance collaboration with regional partners.

Specifically, the money will expand wet-lab capabilities.

Three new labs will focus on mat

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