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COES receives gift from Phillips 66 to support student education, experiences

Jan 21, 2015 | Engineering and Science

Phillips 66, a national leader in energy supply, has donated $15,000 to the College of Engineering and Science at Louisiana Tech University.
Dr. Hisham Hegab (third from right) receives gift from Phillips 66.

Dr. Hisham Hegab (third from right) receives gift from Phillips 66.

The gift will help the College continue to provide students with innovative, hands-on education to prepare future industry leaders for companies like Phillips 66. Dr. Hisham Hegab, dean of the College of Engineering and Science at Louisiana Tech, says that the gift from Phillips 66 will provide funding for field trips, visiting speakers, equipment upgrades and scholarships to enhance student experiences in classrooms and laboratories. It will also benefit programs like Louisiana Tech’s innovative “Living with the Lab.” “We are extremely grateful for Phillips 66 support of the College and our programs,” said Hegab. “Industry support such as this is key to providing our students with an enhanced academic experience that is relevant to the careers they will pursue when they graduate.” Phillips 66 is an energy manufacturing and logistics company with segment leading businesses in midstream, chemicals, refining and marketing and specialties. Written by Brandy McKnight – mcknight@latech.edu