HOUGHTON – The Michigan Technological University Board of Trustees met informal session Friday, the day before Fall Commencement. As previously reported in the Daily Mining Gazette, the highlight of the meeting was the announcement of a $55 million Alumnus Chang Park to build a student wellness center that will bear his name.

Bill Roberts, vice president for advancement and alumni engagement presented details of the new center to the board. The board then formally accepted Park’s gift and approved plans to construct the center at a cost not to exceed the $55 million dollar gift.

In reports to the board, Andrew Barnard, Vice President for research, continued the positive news for the university with his presentation on research funding. After sharing examples of research projects underway

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