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据博士说. 菲利普·L. 冈特，学院院长 Education, funds from this gift will be used to help implement projects that enhance the benefits provided by current programs and further the national reputation of the College. 这样的项目 include the establishment of fellowships and scholarships for students majoring in education, establishment of a center for excellence in math and science education, implementation of a senior scholar position in educational research to assist young professors in development of research activities, and enhancement of partnerships with P-12 schools to collaboratively impact learning of students from pre-school through college.

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