Congressman McGovern announces Worcester Polytechnic Institute's Management Dept. to receive $84,000

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Congressman McGovern announces Worcester Polytechnic Institute's Management Dept. to receive $84,000

Senators John Kerry and Edward Kennedy, along with Congressman Jim McGovern, today announced that Worcester Polytechnic Institute Management Department will receive $84,000 under the Business and International Education Program.

WPI's Management Department is studying the challenge of U.S. competitiveness in the global economy. The funding will enable the Department to work with the Corporate Council on Africa, and will allow for 70 students to study African history and culture, including policies concerning US trade with Africa.

"In today's competitive world, programs such as WPI's that study U.S. trade with Africa, are essential to the economic future of our nation. I commend both WPI for its initiative in this critical field, and the Department of Education for making such studies possible," said Senator Kerry.

"I congratulate WPI on receiving this grant," said Senator Kennedy. "This type of project is essential for the nation to be competitive in the global economy, and I look forward to its results."

"We live in an increasingly inter-connected world, and it's critical that American universities prepare our students to succeed in that world," Rep. McGovern said. "WPI's Management Department is top-notch, and I'm pleased that the Department of Education is providing this funding."

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