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Purdue University receives $100 million commitment from Lilly Endowment

January 9, 2024
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Lilly Endowment Inc. has approved grants totaling $100 million to Purdue Research Foundation to support two major Purdue University initiatives, including $50 million each to support the Mitch Daniels School of Business and Purdue Computes. Together, these commitments represent the largest gift in the university’s history.

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Purdue trustees ratify faculty positions, approve resolutions of appreciation, and more

December 13, 2024

The Purdue University Board of Trustees recently ratified faculty appointments, approved a new degree program and resolutions of appreciation, and more.

Purdue School of Industrial Engineering to be named for Edwardson following $25 million in philanthropic commitments

October 4, 2024

The Purdue Board of Trustees has approved naming the School of Industrial Engineering for alumnus John A. Edwardson in recognition of $25 million in total gift commitments to support students, faculty, and programming. The school will be known as the Edwardson School of Industrial Engineering.