The Leo Potishman Foundation has pledged $2 million for the development of the Texas A&M School of Law.
John Sharp, chancellor of the Texas A&M University system, said that the donation is a sign of continued local support, according to a press release.
“Fort Worth and the Texas A&M system are a natural fit,” Sharp said in a statement.
“The community’s support for the new campus is surpassing our expectations, and we look forward to helping boost the local and regional economy.”
Texas A&M School of Law is grateful of the donation.
“Leo Potishman was among the legendary figures who helped build the key institutions that comprise our city today,” said Robert Ahdieh, chief operating officer of Texas A&M Fort Worth. “That legacy — along with the natural extension of his work in food and agriculture to the nutrition and agriculture programs Texas A&M Fort Worth will bring to town — make this an especially meaningful gift for the innovation campus we are building,” reported Fort Worth Report.
The press release also highlighted its ongoing projects.
“In August, the Board of Regents authorized the design of Research & Innovation Building A, which will be the primary home for A&M System agencies on the campus and is expected to cost up to $260 million – including 150,000 gross-square-feet of offices and lab space for the A&M System at an estimated cost of $150 million. Further space will be for private sector partners as well as parking for campus tenants and the public,” the press release stated.
As previously reported by The Dallas Express, Texas A&M School of Law is now ranked number 26 in the nation according to U.S. News and World Reporting ranking.
The U.S. News and World Report has also highlighted its dispute resolution program, program for intellectual property law, and legal analysis research and writing program — all of which ranked in the top 11 nationally.