Purdue trustees approve plans for Mitchell E. Daniels, Jr. School of Business building, endorse 13th consecutive tuition freeze, ratify appointment of next chancellor of Purdue University Northwest

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WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. —

The Purdue University Board of Trustees on Friday (Dec. 8) gave approval to plan, finance, construct and award construction contracts for a new building for the Mitchell E. Daniels, Jr. School of Business. The board also endorsed President Mung Chiang’s request for a 13th consecutive tuition freeze, approved updated housing and dining plans, ratified faculty and staff positions, and approved two new degree programs, among its actions.

The board ratified the appointment of Kenneth C. “Chris” Holford as chancellor of Purdue University Northwest, effective July 1, 2024.

In addition, Chiang announced the return of commercial airline service to Purdue University Airport, with daily service to O’Hare International Airport starting in April 2024.

  • Purdue trustees endorse 13th consecutive tuition freeze; approve updated housing, dining plans
  • Commercial air service returns to Purdue University Airport
  • Purdue University names Chris Holford as next chancellor of Purdue University Northwest
  • Purdue trustees approve Daniels School building construction
  • Purdue trustees ratify faculty, staff positions; award posthumous degree; approve new degree programs, resolutions of appreciation and namings

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