Awards

IU Indianapolis Spirit of Philanthropy Award - 2022

About Richard S. Ralston

Richard S. Ralston is a graduate of the Purdue School of Engineering and Technology at IUPUI. Following completion of his Associate of Science in Computer Science Technology in 1972, Mr. Ralston earned a Bachelor of Science in Computer Technology in 1975. He served as a faculty member of the School following graduation and went on to earn a Master of Business Administration from Rochester Institute of Technology in 1993.

Mr. Ralston built an illustrious career in capacity planning with organizations including Whirlpool Corporation, Computer Measurement Group, and Humana Inc. He has demonstrated his appreciation for the role his education at IUPUI played in his success by helping to expand opportunities for students who otherwise would not have the resources to pursue higher education. We are deeply grateful for Mr. Ralston’s commitment to the next generation of innovators.