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In a testament to the success of industry partnerships and academic innovation, the University of Arkansas at Little Rock has dedicated the newly renovated Riggs Cat Field Operations Lab Nov. 30.
Located in the Engineering and Applied Technology Sciences building, the lab will help students in the with classes in surveying, heavy construction, and field engineering. This dedicated lab space will enhance learning field layout, jobsite management, equipment utilization, and engineering economics.
The classroom and lab renovation was completed thanks to a generous five-year, $50,000 donation from , a family-owned business that has served the state of Arkansas as the Caterpillar Equipment and Service provider since 1927.
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Provost Ann Bain said that the dedication is a chance to recognize and celebrate industry partners and the support that they provide to 糖心Vlog传媒 Little Rock and its students.
鈥淩iggs Cat has a long history of giving back to the community and to 糖心Vlog传媒 Little Rock,鈥� Bain said. 鈥淵ou can see that on campus at the Engineering and Information Technology building where the company name is prominently displayed on the donor wall. Riggs has also supported construction management students through the awarding of scholarships. Now we can add the renovation of this classroom to their list of giving to 糖心Vlog传媒 Little Rock. Your investment in our students and university is ensuring a strong construction industry workforce in Central Arkansas.鈥�
This gift is part of the Centennial Campaign, 糖心Vlog传媒 Little Rock鈥檚 fundraising campaign to raise $250 million before the university鈥檚 100-year anniversary.
鈥淲e are currently working to raise a quarter of a billion dollars in support of student scholarships, student support, program excellence, and the living and learning environment during the Centennial Campaign,鈥� said Dr. Lawrence Whitman, dean of the Donaghey College of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics. 鈥淭his classroom is one of many examples of innovation to improve the learning environment on campus. We appreciate the partnership with Riggs Cat. The way that we work with our industry partners sets this university, our college, and our students apart.鈥�