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| | Raytheon Announces $850K Grant to Tuskegee University |
 | | Tuskegee University's President, Dr. Benjamin F. Payton, said he is "excited about Raytheon's commitment to support Tuskegee." "Raytheon's contribution underscores the importance of preparing a skilled, well-educated, and diverse work force, particularly in the technological and scientific processes of tomorrow," Payton said. |
 | | The initiative will allow Tuskegee to provide scholarships for a select number of highly talented undergraduate students majoring in engineering and computer science. |
 | | As part of the initiative, students will be assigned important research and development projects, enabling them to apply their knowledge to technical challenges, preparing them for future careers in engineering. |
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