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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New this year, a gift from Jeannie (BS pharmacy ’61) and Jim Chaney allowed two students to each earn a $10,000 scholarship during the Purdue Day of Giving After Dark student event. Isabella Bartol (pictured), a sophomore nursing student from Austin, Texas, and Adeesh Mahesh Desai, a first-year master's student from India, were randomly selected as the recipients.

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Alumnus and wife commit $20 million to expand research efforts in College of Pharmacy

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Alumnus and wife commit $20 million to expand research efforts in College of Pharmacy

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Purdue receives $8 million commitment from alumni couple in support of Daniels School

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Purdue receives $8 million commitment from alumni couple in support of Daniels School

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