Steven C. Beering

Steven Claus Beering (August 20, 1932 – April 3, 2020)[1] served as president of Purdue University from 1983 to 2000. Previously, he was dean of the Indiana University School of Medicine for nine years. During his leadership, Purdue's main campus in West Lafayette, Indiana grew by more than 20 buildings.[2] He replaced John W. Hicks and was succeeded by Martin C. Jischke. 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. He also founded an eponymous scholarship which provides recipients with full tuition and fees, room and board, and expenses for their undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degrees.

Steven C. Beering
Beering in 1987
9th President of Purdue University
In office
1983–2000
Preceded byJohn W. Hicks
Succeeded byMartin C. Jischke
Personal details
Born
Steven Claus Beering

(1932-08-20)August 20, 1932
Berlin, Weimar Republic
DiedApril 3, 2020(2020-04-03) (aged 87)

Beering earned a B.S. in 1954 and an M.D. in 1959, both from the University of Pittsburgh.[1] In May 2010, he completed a term as Chairman of the National Science Board.

Steven C. Beering died on April 3, 2020 at the age of 87.[3][4] He is expected to be laid to rest upon Slayter Hill alongside his wife, Jane Beering, who preceded him in death in 2017.[5]

References
  1. Purdue Reamer Club (2002). A University of Tradition: The Spirit of Purdue. West Lafayette, Indiana: Purdue University Press. p. 78. ISBN 1-55753-191-9. Retrieved November 22, 2011.
  2. "Purdue to dedicate Liberal Arts and Education Bldg. for Beering" (Press release). Purdue University News Service. April 8, 2002. Retrieved November 22, 2011.
  3. "'He absolutely loved Purdue': Colleagues, family reflect on Beering's life and presidency". https://www.purdueexponent.org/. April 9, 2020. Retrieved April 10, 2020. External link in |website= (help)
  4. "Purdue President Emeritus Steven Beering remembered". Purdue.edu. April 6, 2020. Retrieved April 7, 2020.
  5. Press, The Associated (2015-04-25). "Beering burial to be 1st on Purdue campus in 72 years". 13 WTHR Indianapolis. Retrieved 2020-04-10.
Academic offices
Preceded by
John W. Hicks		 President of Purdue University
1983–2000		 Succeeded by
Martin C. Jischke
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