Steven C. Beering
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Steven C. Beering served as president of Purdue University from 1983 to 2000. Previously, he was dean of the Indiana University School of Medicine. During his leadership, Purdue's main campus in West Lafayette, Indiana grew by more than 20 buildings. He replaced John W. Hicks and was superseded by the current president, Martin C. Jischke. Steven Beering was well known for his opposition to financial earmarks. In his honor, the former Liberal Arts Education Building (or LAEB), was renamed Beering Hall.
| Preceded by: John W. Hicks |
President of Purdue University 1983-2000 |
Succeeded by: Martin C. Jischke |
| Presidents of Purdue University |
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| Owen • Shortridge • White • Smart • Stone • Marshall • Elliot • Potter • Hovde • Hansen • Hicks • Beering • Jischke |
