Naresh K. Vashisht '72, an entrepreneur from Arlington, Texas, has made the largest endowed gift ever to Texas A&M University's College of Medicine. As a result, The Texas A&M University System Board of Regents voted unanimously to name the Texas A&M University Naresh K. Vashisht College of Medicine during its November meeting.

The gift will further the university's land-grant mission through supporting the Vashisht College of Medicine's innovative work. "Texas A&M is a place that tackles the biggest challenges facing our state, our nation and our world head on," said General (Ret.) Mark A. Welsh III, president of Texas A&M University. "Mr. Vashisht's generous gift ensures that we can expand upon our land-grant mission by educating outstanding Aggie doctors, discovering new knowledge, and leading the charge in the areas of medical research and health care, all while supporting our rural and underserved communities."

Thought those pesky rich Italians were done with their patronage policies after Michaelangelo finished the Sistine Chapel. Oh well, at least it's going to a good cause.

Great job. Kudos to him.

I was wondering the exact same thing!

This is cool.




(but how do I pronounce it?)

I would assume to have the college named after him it had to be around $40-50 million. The donation being an endowment might allow for it to be on the lower end.

TommyBrady said:

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Naresh K. Vashisht '72, an entrepreneur from Arlington, Texas, has made the largest endowed gift ever to Texas A&M University's College of Medicine. As a result, The Texas A&M University System Board of Regents voted unanimously to name the Texas A&M University Naresh K. Vashisht College of Medicine during its November meeting.

The gift will further the university's land-grant mission through supporting the Vashisht College of Medicine's innovative work. "Texas A&M is a place that tackles the biggest challenges facing our state, our nation and our world head on," said General (Ret.) Mark A. Welsh III, president of Texas A&M University. "Mr. Vashisht's generous gift ensures that we can expand upon our land-grant mission by educating outstanding Aggie doctors, discovering new knowledge, and leading the charge in the areas of medical research and health care, all while supporting our rural and underserved communities."

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Gig'em!

None of the articles/press release I found mention how much the donation is.

AtticusMatlock said:

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This is cool.




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kaaluhj uv mehduhsn

Guaranteed that the campus statues would be better quality…

File5 said:

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Thought those pesky rich Italians were done with their patronage policies after Michaelangelo finished the Sistine Chapel. Oh well, at least it's going to a good cause.

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AtticusMatlock said:

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That guy!

God bless you.

Vashisht College of Medicine?

Amazing gift. Name is a little unfortunate. Plenty of jokes incoming.

AtticusMatlock said:

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Simple.

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Vuh-shish-t

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BusterAg said:

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Vashisht College of Medicine?

Amazing gift. Name is a little unfortunate. Plenty of jokes incoming.

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I don't get it.. what jokes, can you quote a few? Name is a bit complex but I can't imagine any jokes.

Nope.

You will have to use your imagination.

File5 said:

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Thought those pesky rich Italians were done with their patronage policies after Michaelangelo finished the Sistine Chapel. Oh well, at least it's going to a good cause.

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He is Indian. Not Italian.

BusterAg said:

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Nope.

You will have to use your imagination.

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Like some vag jokes...

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So the Italian banking family did NOT make a donation? BOOOOOOOOOOOOO

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AtticusMatlock said:
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That guy!

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Can you just see Dave South at the event to announce the new name?

I have the over/under on misspellings in the first year at 10. Wonder if he would be cool with the Vash Medical Center?

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BusterAg said:

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Vashisht College of Medicine?

Amazing gift. Name is a little unfortunate. Plenty of jokes incoming.

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I don't get it.. what jokes, can you quote a few? Name is a bit complex but I can't imagine any jokes.

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Rhymes with "fascist", for starters...

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infinity ag said:

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BusterAg said:

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Vashisht College of Medicine?

Amazing gift. Name is a little unfortunate. Plenty of jokes incoming.

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I don't get it.. what jokes, can you quote a few? Name is a bit complex but I can't imagine any jokes.

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Rhymes with "fascist", for starters...

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Blue Star for you sir!!

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BusterAg said:

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Vashisht College of Medicine?

Amazing gift. Name is a little unfortunate. Plenty of jokes incoming.

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I don't get it.. what jokes, can you quote a few? Name is a bit complex but I can't imagine any jokes.

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Rhymes with "fascist", for starters...

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Hmm fascist... racist... okay got it. It is not easily apparent so I don't think the name will be a joke.

Anyway. Good for the school...

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I have the over/under on misspellings in the first year at 10. Wonder if he would be cool with the Vash Medical Center?

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Bro. You spend 10s of millions on getting your name thee for eternity and you expect him to be okay with chopping it up??

Good for them, a&m is a sneaky good med school.

Sips: Oh yeah? Well we've got Indian donors too!

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File5 said:

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Thought those pesky rich Italians were done with their patronage policies after Michaelangelo finished the Sistine Chapel. Oh well, at least it's going to a good cause.

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He is Indian. Not Italian.

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No ****… Look at the title, dude.

Thats my masterpiece