Stillman College has named its education building the Houston H. Harte Center in honor of a long-time supporter and former chairman of the board of trustees at the private college.

The college had a dedication ceremony on Wednesday celebrating the name change and Harte’s legacy.

Harte was a chairman of the board from 1987-93. He was awarded an honorary doctor of laws degree from Stillman in 1985.

Harte and his wife reside in San Antonio, Texas, and have three children. His daughter, Sarah Harte, currently serves as a trustee on the board.