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Purdue launches 5-year, $4 billion campaign

On Saturday (Feb. 15), Purdue University President Mung Chiang announced the launch of Victories & Heroes: Your Campaign for Purdue. The goal of the fundraising campaign — the largest in the university’s history — is $4 billion raised by early 2030.

October 7, 2021
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The late Gregory Rein had a lifelong fascination with flight that led to a successful career as a pilot, and he wanted future Purdue students to have the same experience.

October 1, 2021
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Purdue trustees ratify positions; award posthumous promotion; approve new program, resolutions

The Purdue Board of Trustees ratified four professor positions, awarded a posthumous promotion, and approved a new master’s degree program and resolutions of appreciation for friends of the University.

October 1, 2021
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$2.5 million gift names Purdue Memorial Union ground floor

On October 1, the Purdue Board of Trustees approved naming the ground floor of the Purdue Memorial Union for the family of Bob and Judy Atlas in recognition of a $2.5 million gift.

October 1, 2021
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White Lodging and Purdue University enhance relationship, honor J.W. ‘Bill’ Marriott, Jr.

The Purdue Board of Trustees voted October 1 to rename the School of Hospitality and Tourism Management in honor of the longstanding financial and in-kind support of White Lodging.

August 10, 2021
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Venture Capitalist Elmore gives $25 million to Purdue’s School of Electrical and Computer Engineering

The Purdue Board of Trustees on August 6 approved naming the School of Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) for the family of alumnus William B. Elmore in recognition of a $25 million gift.

July 23, 2021
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A legacy continued: Phillips leaves $2.8 million to Biological Sciences

Dr. Bill Phillips (S’78) had a mind for science, an eye for photography, an ear for classical music and opera, and a love of high-quality sound equipment in his early 2000s Acura.