Beering served Purdue for more than 17 years, during which more than 20 buildings were added to the campus, including the Liberal Arts and Education Building that bears his name. Thirteen more ...

Beering's administration at Purdue emphasized undergraduate teaching and faculty recognition through the creation and funding of special professorships. Under his tenure, the number of distinguished ...

Steven Beering, Purdue president from 1983-2000, died late last week and will be buried on the West Lafayette campus next to his wife, Jane. He was 87 ...

I would argue the Stewart Center and the Purdue Memorial Union (PMU) are arguably two of the most important and lively ...

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. (AP) – Purdue University is preparing for its first burial on campus in 72 years as plans are finalized to lay former first lady Jane Beering to rest on Slayter Hill in June.

Jane Beering, the wife of former Purdue University President Steven Beering, died Monday in Carmel, according to the family’s funeral home. She was 81.

Jane Beering, wife of former President Steven Beering and Purdue's 'First Hostess,' will be just the third person buried on campus. Here's how it all came about. News Sports Indy 500 Things To Do ...

Former Purdue University President Dr. Steven C. Beering, who expanded and diversified the West Lafayette campus during his 18-year tenure, has died, the university announced. He was 87.