Siena College in Loudonville, New York, has announced a $35 million gift from alumnus Das Nobel (’06) and his wife, Nipa, in support of the expansion and renovation of two facilities.

The largest single gift in college history will fully fund an expansion of the science center and a renovation of Roger Bacon Hall. Construction is expected to begin in the fall of 2022, and once complete, Nobel Hall will contain an additional 40,000 square feet, specialized laboratories, and a designated space for collaborative and active learning.

Das Nobel immigrated to the U.S. as a teenager from a small community in Bangladesh and didn’t speak English when he arrived. The Nobels co-founded MTX Group, a Texas-based technology company, in 2015.

“The foundation from Siena College enabled us to give back to my alma mater in a way that will impact the next generation of leaders,” said Nobel. “I am proud to be a Siena alumnus and hope this contribution will inspire future students to dream big.”

“Das Nobel is a shining example of what a Siena College graduate can achieve when they dream big,” said Siena College president Christopher P. Gibson. “His career achievements are impressive by any standard, but it is the dedication that he and his wife, Nipa, show to their company MTX’s employees through their people-first approach to business, and to the community through the Nobel Foundation, that illustrates what it truly means to be a Siena Saint. We are incredibly grateful for their generosity, which will transform the way Siena prepares our students for their own careers.”

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