Bruce White Undergraduate Institute
OVERVIEW
$53 MILLION
FOUNDATION CONTRIBUTION
125,000
SQUARE FEET
44th
TOP-TIER BUSINESS SCHOOL
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RECORD BROKE
The White Family Foundation pledged $53 million to rename the undergraduate institute in the Mitchell E. Daniels, Jr. School of Business in September 2022, making it the largest monetary contribution Purdue University has ever received. Named after the late founder of The Foundation and a former Purdue Board of Trustees member, Bruce White, the Undergraduate Institute will educate outstanding business students poised to lead at the intersection of business and technology. This generous donation will play a key role in transforming the undergraduate education at the Daniels School of Business, building on the strengths of the School of Management and Krannert Graduate School.
In 1985, Bruce White, son of Dean White, founded White Lodging with one hotel, turning it into a hospitality giant with the world’s largest JW Marriott. Bruce’s legacy, defined by values of learning and friendship, lives on after his heartfelt passing in 2023. Survived by his wife Beth and children Corinne, Connor, and Patrick, Bruce’s $100 million philanthropic impact endures. Beth White, continuing their shared vision, chairs White Lodging with decisive leadership and a commitment to excellence, blending academia and compassion. The family’s philosophy, “Be a Learner, Be a Leader, Be a Friend,” inspires the next generation, preserving Bruce’s dream of a sustainable, multi-generational family company.
COMMUNITY IMPACT
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The Bruce White Undergraduate Institute educates top business undergrads for success in tech and business.
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Bruce White was a member of the Purdue Board of Trustees from 2011 to 2015.
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The Foundation’s donation creates educational opportunities for future business professionals to get real-world experience.
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The institute advances students through hands-on experience, inclusive learning environments, providing options following graduation, and opportunities to take on leadership roles.
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The institute offers various programs including leadership immersion trips, case competitions, undergraduate research, and corporate counseling that aim to provide transformative experiences.
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Students are given the chance to perform at the intersection of business and technology to develop solutions to pressing world issues.
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The White Family Foundation has long been a truly dedicated partner in helping Purdue achieve excellence at scale. The naming after Bruce White, one of the most prominent Boilermakers our university has ever known, is particularly meaningful to us.”
The White Family Foundation has long been a truly dedicated partner in helping Purdue achieve excellence at scale. The naming after Bruce White, one of the most prominent Boilermakers our university has ever known, is particularly meaningful to us.”
Mung Chiang
President of Purdue
KEY PARTNERS
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Bruce was an instrumental part of Purdue’s progress over the last decade and more, working closely with senior university leadership as both a trustee and a dedicated alum. He represents a true north that students can look to as a model, and the White Family Foundation is proud to support the Bruce White Undergraduate Institute.”
Bruce was an instrumental part of Purdue’s progress over the last decade and more, working closely with senior university leadership as both a trustee and a dedicated alum. He represents a true north that students can look to as a model, and the White Family Foundation is proud to support the Bruce White Undergraduate Institute.”
Bill Hanna
Executive Director of The Foundation
