Roger and Helen Krone give $1M to UT Arlington
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Updates every hour. Last Updated: 23-Oct-2026 18:16 ET (23-Oct-2026 22:16 GMT/UTC)
A $1 million gift from University of Texas at Arlington alumnus Roger Krone and his wife, Helen, will accelerate hands on learning and applied research for students in the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering’s Space Systems Program.
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