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Keith Krach with Purdue University dean of engineering, Mung Chiang

Keith Krach with Purdue University president Mitch Daniels

Keith Krach receives honorary doctorate from Purdue University

Keith Krach receives honorary doctorate from Purdue University president Mitch Daniels

Keith Krach and family with Purdue University President, Mitch Daniels and Dean Mung Chiang, before graduation ceremonies to receive his honorary doctorate in engineering.

Keith Krach prepares to deliver the Winter 2021 commencement address at Purdue University. Shown here with Mitch Daniels, University president, J.D., Emma and Metta Krach

Keith J. Krach, Purdue alumnus, former U.S. undersecretary of state and former chairman of the Purdue Board of Trustees, delivers the keynote address at Purdue University’s winter commencement ceremonies on Dec. 18. (Purdue University photo/Rebecca McElhoe)

Krach delivers inspirational Purdue commencement address: "'Transformation to the Power of Trust' is the formula the world needs more than ever."