UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa., Sept. 17 -- Pennsylvania State University issued the following news release:
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. - James Jimirro, distinguished alumnus, media visionary and champion of the arts, has committed $1.5 million to support the College of Arts and Architecture's School of Theatre, and to rename the school's Playhouse Theatre as the James P. and AJ Jimirro Playhouse Theatre in the School of Theatre.
The commitment will create an endowment in the School of Theatre that provides permanent support for scholarships, faculty support, professional development and more while bolstering efforts to upgrade the school's facilities such as the Playhouse Theatre's dressing rooms and green room.
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