University of Arkansas system president named Purdue University president

States Newsroom · November 5, 2026

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…

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