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鈥淭his generous investment from Mr. Rady provides Western with the single greatest transformative opportunity in our history 鈥� allowing us to combine our historical strengths with cutting-edge technical education,鈥� said Western President Greg Salsbury.

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This building will be designed and constructed to the LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) architectural standard. LEED certification is the most widely used green building rating system in the world and is a globally recognized symbol of sustainability achievement.
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