$30 million gift is largest ever for DePaul University

Feb. 15, 2012
Investment manager's donation will boost programs in the College of Commerce

News release: DePaul University in Chicago has received its largest-ever donation, a $30 million gift from investment manager Richard H. Driehaus, an alumnus of the school. The money will be used to enhance the academic programs of DePaul's 100-year-old College of Commerce. The donation builds on $3.45 million previously given to DePaul by Driehaus. The university will rename the College of Commerce the Richard H. Driehaus College of Business at DePaul University.

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