Purdue Names Retired Air Force Lt. Gen. Jay B. Silveria as Its 14th President
Silveria was chosen from more than 100 candidates after a survey of 2,500 stakeholders shaped Purdue’s search for a leader versed in college athletics and NIL issues.
- On Thursday, Purdue University's Board of Trustees unanimously elected retired United States Air Force Lieutenant General Jay Silveria as president, effective February 1, 2027.
- Silveria, who has led the University of Arkansas System since January 2025, announced his resignation Thursday after less than two years in the role.
- Purdue Board of Trustees Chairman Gary Lehman said Silveria was selected from more than 100 candidates following a survey of 2,500 students, parents, faculty and Indiana lawmakers.
- UA System Board of Trustees Chairman Randy Lawson acknowledged the departure, noting the board will begin selecting a successor for the system serving more than 110,000 students and employees.
- Questions remain regarding the status of a Razorback Athletics review and a proposed merger with National Park College, both projects Silveria was tasked with leading before his resignation.
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Indiana Capital ChronicleUniversity of Arkansas system president named Purdue University president
University of Arkansas System President Jay B. Silveria was named the next leader of Purdue University Thursday. Silveria, who became UA System president in January 2025, will assume his new role as Purdue’s president on Feb. 1, according to a press release. Silveria received unanimous approval from Purdue’s board of trustees and will succeed Mitch […]
Purdue Names Silveria as Next President
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Retired Air Force Lt. Gen. Jay B. Silveria will be Purdue University’s next president. Purdue’s Board of Trustees unanimously elected Silveria on Thursday. He takes office February 1, 2027, succeeding interim president Mitch Daniels. “While I am familiar with Purdue’s worldwide reputation for affordability and accessibility, ingenuity and integrity, I look […]
University of Arkansas System President Jay Silveria to Lead Purdue University in 2027
University of Arkansas System President Jay B. Silveria is leaving his position to become the next president of Purdue University, with plans to begin his new role February 1st, 2027. Silveria has led the UA System since January 15th, 2025, overseeing its 22 campuses, divisions, [...]
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