The American University of Nigeria (AUN) has received a significant donation of nursing and medical textbooks from Purdue University, a leading U.S. research institution and member of the prestigious Big Ten Academic Alliance. The donation was unveiled on October 31, 2025, at the AUN School building.
According to AUN President Prof. DeWayne Frazier, the shipment, estimated at $75,000 to $100,000—arrived in over a dozen cartons from Purdue’s campus in West Lafayette, Indiana. Many of the textbooks, widely used in U.S. nursing and medical programs, typically cost between $500 and $600 each.
“This donation gives our students access to world-class content, including materials on transnational nursing and U.S. nursing models,” Prof. Frazier said. “For many, this is their first opportunity to study with resources used in top global institutions. It directly supports our goal of training globally competitive nurses.”
The initiative was made possible by AUN’s growing partnership with Purdue University and the efforts of Dr. Solomon Simon Donsanda, Chair and Associate Dean of the School of Basic Medical and Allied Health Sciences. Dr. Dan-Sanda has previously visited Purdue and Indiana University as part of AUN’s expanding international collaborations.
Dr. Donsanda expressed deep appreciation to Purdue University and Professor Mope Adeola, a longtime supporter of nursing education who helped facilitate the donation. Adeola personally contributed to mobilizing the textbooks, driven by her belief that essential learning tools are not luxuries but lifelines.
“Each shipment is more than just books, it is a box of hope, symbolizing a promise to students that their dreams of becoming skilled and compassionate nurses are achievable,” Adeola said. She emphasized that every nursing student, regardless of geography or circumstance, deserves access to foundational knowledge that shapes competent practitioners. “Each time I lifted a heavy box of books, I did it with joy, knowing they would make a difference in people’s lives,” she added.
Adeola also commended AUN management for its continuous support in advancing health sciences education.
The newly received textbooks have been arranged in a dedicated library space for immediate access by nursing students. According to AUN officials, the resources are expected to have a lasting impact, enhancing instruction, curriculum development, and exposure to global academic standards.
Reported by John Abah