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A vision made real: Weidner's $10 million gift positions OSU as real estate education leader

Dean Weidner made a $10 million gift to establish the Weidner Business and Real Estate Center at OSU, his largest and last university gift before his death in March 2026. Weidner left a legacy for Spears Business students.
A vision made real: Weidner's $10 million gift positions OSU as real estate education leader
A vision made real: Weidner's $10 million gift positions OSU as real estate education leader

Thu, Oct 22, 2026

Dean Weidner made a $10 million gift to establish the Weidner Business and Real Estate Center at OSU, his largest and last university gift before his death in March 2026. Weidner left a legacy for Spears Business students.

Weidner Business and Real Estate CenterReal Estate and Property ManagementSchool of Hospitality and Tourism ManagementDepartment of FinanceDepartment of EconomicsSpears School of BusinessEngage@Spears magazineMagazine
Dean Weidner makes $10M gift to establish Weidner Business and Real Estate Center at OSU

Tue, Nov 18, 2025

Dean Weidner, chairman and founder of Weidner Apartment Homes, has made a historic $10 million gift that will establish the Weidner Business and Real Estate Center inside the Spears School of Business.

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