Middle Georgia State University (MGA) has announced a three-year, $3 million gift from Delta Air Lines Foundation in support of aviation education at the university.

Awarded to the MGA Foundation, the largest single donation in MGA history includes $1.5 million in support of long-term aviation education initiatives, such as the expansion of partnerships with K-12 schools across the state and the establishment of satellite flight-training locations in rural areas and around Atlanta. In addition, MGA will allocate $500,000 to procure cutting-edge equipment and $1 million to hire faculty, including a new Delta Air Lines Endowed Professorship of Aviation.

“This grant opens doors to creating more opportunities for prospective students in our state to pursue rewarding careers in aviation,” said MGA president Christopher Blake. “We are deeply appreciative of the Delta Air Lines Foundation for recognizing the central role our School of Aviation plays in supporting Georgia’s aviation industry.”

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