USM dedicates center to Cochran

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Media Credit: Paul David Carby
USM president Shelby F. Thames watches on respectfully as U.S. Sen. Thad Cochran addresses the assembled crowd during the dedication of the Thad Cochran Center. Senator Cochran remarked "I have never regretted nor been embarassed of the funds given to USM."
 
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"Cochran - a longtime supporter of USM - has written legislation supporting teacher education, vocational education, libraries and educational television. Numerous university-based research projects have been funded with his assistance including polymer, aquaculture, medicine, energy, forestry and other initiatives."
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"President Emeritus Aubrey K. Lucas said he remembered when Thames preached the polymer gospel to Cochran in his office.

"I can remember the rejoicing on campus when we received word that we would get money to begin planning for the polymer science department," he said, adding Cochran helped fund $20 million for the program."