WVU said Thursday it will try to double the gift by seeking a matching grant from the state Research Trust Fund. Chief Executive Steven Leer says St. Louis-based Arch appreciates WVU's work in educating a new generation of engineers.

WVU said Thursday it will try to double the gift by seeking a matching grant from the state Research Trust Fund. Chief Executive Steven Leer says St. Louis-based Arch appreciates WVU's work in educating a new generation of engineers.

Arch Coal Inc. Donates Mine Safety Research Funds to West Virginia University

Joanna Gaskell - Education Editor | September 23, 2011 | 5:01 pm Education 

Arch Coal Inc. is donating $300,000 to go towards research into mine safety at the College of Engineering and Mineral Resources’ Mining and Industrial Extension Department at West Virginia University, CNBC reports.

WVU said Thursday it will try to double the gift by seeking a matching grant from the state Research Trust Fund. Chief Executive Steven Leer says St. Louis-based Arch appreciates WVU’s work in educating a new generation of engineers.

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