HOUSTON, Sept. 4 -- The University of Houston issued the following news release:

Manmohan and Marie-Luise Schubert Kalsi's investment will advance innovation and expand graduate research opportunities

By Bryan Luhn

A $4 million gift from Manmohan Singh Kalsi and Marie-Luise Schubert Kalsi will strengthen engineering education and research at the University of Houston by expanding faculty support, creating new opportunities for graduate students and advancing innovation in UH's Cullen College of Engineering.

The commitment establishes both endowed and current-use funds to support faculty excellence, graduate fellowships and industry engagement in Cullen College's Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering.

"Manmohan Kalsi's jou...