Trustees of the California State University system approved naming Fresno State’s engineering college the Lyles College of Engineering to honor a $10 million commitment by Bill Lyles, his family and companies. 

The Lyles gift, announced by university President John D. Welty on Aug. 18, will be matched by $10 million in support gathered by the university for the Lyles College in the coming years. The total impact could be $20 million for the college.

The name change will formally be celebrated December 3, 2008.