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Gwinnett Tech receives $75,000 for bioscience program

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Jan 10, 2012

ACGO Corp. has given $75,000 to Gwinnett Technical College to help expand its bioscience technology program.

The money will be used to pay for a second full-time bioscience faculty member, allowing the college to increase enrollment in the program. The faculty member also will serve as a liaison to the region’s bioscience and environmental sustainability communities.

For more information on Gwinnett Tech programs, visit www.gwinnetttech.edu.

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