Stories from Monday, December 26, 2005

ROLLA - The Caterpillar Foundation has pledged $850,000 over five years to support several engineering education programs and initiatives at the University of Missouri-Rolla. The foundation is the philanthropic arm of Peoria-based Caterpillar Inc., a leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, diesel and natural gas engines, and industrial gas turbines. Caterpillar is also a top employer of UMR graduates...