Princeton's new Lewis Center for the Arts is named in honor of Peter B. Lewis of the Princeton Class of 1955. A Charter Trustee of the University, Mr. Lewis is Chairman of the Board of the Progressive Corporation.  In his 35 years at the helm of Progressive, he transformed the firm into the nation’s third largest auto insurance company and introduced consumer conveniences that have influenced the entire industry. His significant philanthropy has supported organizations in the arts, science, education, and progressive reform.

His many gifts to Princeton include the Lewis-Sigler Institute for Integrative Genomics and the Peter B. Lewis '55 Science Library, designed by renowned architect Frank Gehry and scheduled to open in 2008. In 2006, Mr. Lewis made a $101 million gift to the University in support of a new vision for the creative and performing arts on campus. It is through this extraordinary generosity that the Lewis Center for the Arts was established.

"This Center brings together two of my great passions – Princeton and the arts. I'm thrilled to play a part in launching this exciting new era in the life of the University," said Lewis.