Longtime benefactor Parrish makes historic $42 million gift

Purdue University has received a $42 million commitment from longtime benefactor and alumnus Roland G. Parrish to name the new flagship facility within the Mitch Daniels School of Business. The building, which is set to open in fall 2027, will be called the Roland G. Parrish Hall of Business. This gift represents the largest contribution from an individual for a facility in university history.

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Senior research scientist Dmitry Zemlynov works with a student at Birck Nanotechnology Center. Birck Nanotechnology Center is the hub for Purdue University’s cutting-edge research, including the latest work in semiconductors and microelectronics. (Purdue University photo/Charles Jischke)
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Senior research scientist Dmitry Zemlynov works with a student at Birck Nanotechnology Center. Birck Nanotechnology Center is the hub for Purdue University’s cutting-edge research, including the latest work in semiconductors and microelectronics. (Purdue University photo/Charles Jischke)

Purdue research awards and philanthropic fundraising both reach new records in 2023

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Jerry Semler a former Purdue Professor who recently passed away.
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Jerry Semler a former Purdue Professor who recently passed away.

Remembering Jerry Semler

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Boilermaker Special, Engineering Fountain in spring
Purdue trustees ratify faculty and staff positions, approve resolutions of appreciation and namings

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Purdue trustees ratify faculty and staff positions, approve resolutions of appreciation and namings

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Photo of the Schneider family, Purdue donors.
Endowments reflect family’s gratitude

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Photo of the Schneider family, Purdue donors.

Endowments reflect family’s gratitude

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Image of Gerald and Nanette Lyles.
Alumnus and wife give $10 million in unrestricted support to Purdue’s Daniels School of Business

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Image of Gerald and Nanette Lyles.

Alumnus and wife give $10 million in unrestricted support to Purdue’s Daniels School of Business

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