Purdue: Department of Chemistry Renamed in Honor of Longtime Donors James and Margaret Tarpo
June 12, 2024
June 12, 2024
WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, June 12 -- Purdue University issued the following news release:
A history of giving by James (BS chemistry '59) and Margaret Tarpo that spans decades and surpasses $23 million has led Purdue University to rename the Department of Chemistry in their honor. The department will now be called the James Tarpo Jr. and Margaret Tarpo Department of Chemistry.
"We are humbled by Purdue's decision to honor us in this way," James Tarpo said. &quo . . .
A history of giving by James (BS chemistry '59) and Margaret Tarpo that spans decades and surpasses $23 million has led Purdue University to rename the Department of Chemistry in their honor. The department will now be called the James Tarpo Jr. and Margaret Tarpo Department of Chemistry.
"We are humbled by Purdue's decision to honor us in this way," James Tarpo said. &quo . . .