Woodruff School Receives Record $100M Gift From Alumnus John W. Durstine
September 4, 2025
By Siobhan Rodriguez
A historic $100 million bequest from the late Georgia Tech alumnus John W. Durstine will forever transform the George W. Woodruff School of Mechanical Engineering. The landmark gift — the largest single gift in Tech’s history — will establish endowed chairs, professorships, and faculty awards, ensuring the School can continue to recruit, develop, and retain the world-class educators and researchers who inspire students and drive innovation.