Tyler Receives $1 Million Grant for Glass Department

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Philadelphia philanthropists and art collectors Irvin J. Borowsky and Laurie Wagman have given more than $1 million to the Tyler School of Art’s glass program, one of the largest gifts to a college glass program anywhere, Tyler officials said Wednesday.</p>

<p>The bulk of the funds will be used to increase the capacity of Tyler’s glass facility, located at the school on the Temple University North Philadelphia campus, and to bolster and promote its programs.

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<p>Just had a tour of the studio, the day before the announcement came out. It really is an amazing facility, right in the heart of North Philadelphia.</p>