WSU loses friend and donor, Paul Allen
Trevor DurhamThose who knew Paul G. Allen at Washington State University were taken with both shock and sadness when they learned of his death last week.
Allen, 65, was a noted technologist, philanthropist, community builder, conservationist, musician and supporter of the arts who attended WSU from 1971‑74. He died in Seattle from complications of non‑Hodgkin’s lymphoma on October 15th.
“Paul Allen was a man of great compassion and vision,” said Kirk Schulz, president of Washington State University. “He understood the power of philanthropy to improve the human condition in this country and around the world.”
Allen was presented the Regents Distinguished Alumnus Award in 1999. The highest … » More …