Pamplin Hall
Pamplin Hall contains offices and classrooms for the Pamplin College of Business. The original building was expanded by construction of a new building, connected to the old building by an atrium. The view here shows the new building and the connection to Robeson Hall.
Academics and College of Business administration. Known as Commerce Hall 1957-69; renamed Pamplin Hall in May 1969. Building completed Fall 1957; cost $734,645; 49,060 sq. ft.
Robert Boisseau Pamplin & Robert Boisseau Pamplin
Robert Boisseau Pamplin
Robert Boisseau Pamplin (1911-2009), Class of 1933, was a member of the Board of Visitors from 1971 to 1979. A successful business executive and committed philanthropist, Pamplin left his family's farm to study business at VPI. After graduating, he joined Georgia Hardwood Lumber and helped transform it into Georgia-Pacific, later serving as president and CEO. Upon retirement, he built his own company, the R. B. Pamplin Corporation, into a multimillion-dollar conglomerate. He has received many honors for business leadership and is one of Virginia Tech's most generous benefactors.
Robert Boisseau Pamplin Jr.
Robert Boisseau Pamplin Jr. (1941- ) is a member of the Class of 1964. A businessman, minister, philanthropist, and author, Pamplin is president and CEO of the R. B. Pamplin Corporation, which owns subsidiaries in the textile, concrete, food, news, and entertainment industries. With his father, he established the Pamplin Historical Park and Museum of the Civil War Soldier in Petersburg, Virginia. The self-made millionaire has received numerous awards for his contributions to society, including being named the country's outstanding individual philanthropist.
Address: West Campus Drive | Map Grid: K-4
Originally Built: 1957 | Abbreviation: PAM