Longtime former Purdue President Steven Beering dies
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Former Purdue University President Dr. Steven C. Beering, who expanded and diversified he West Lafayette campus during his 18-year tenure, had died, the university announced. He was 87. Purdue did not disclose the circumstances of Beering’s death, but current President Mitch Daniels confirmed to WLFI-TV that it was not from COVID-19.