“Lift as you climb” is a phrase Mark (S’95) and Melanie Kidder have come to live by. “You lift somebody else up and help them climb to the top with you,” Melanie explains.
May 1, 2024
“Lift as you climb” is a phrase Mark (S’95) and Melanie Kidder have come to live by. “You lift somebody else up and help them climb to the top with you,” Melanie explains.
Raj Singh (S’86, DVM’90, MS’91) has a passion for animal care. After receiving his degrees, he practiced veterinary medicine in the California Bay Area for several years before he and his wife, Melissa, purchased Sunnyvale Veterinary Clinic. They later opened a feline-only practice and a third practice, Oakridge Veterinary Clinic. The couple sold all three practices in 2020.
In 1983, as head of Purdue’s Department of Political Science, David Caputo received special permission to surprise his wife, Alice (MS LA’83), by presenting her diploma during her master’s graduation. This may be at the top of Caputo’s highlights from Purdue, but he spent 26 years on the West Lafayette campus collecting memories.
Proud Boilermakers Jack (ChE’70, MS NE’76) and Kay (EDU’72) Hayes regularly make the trip from their home in Maryland to West Lafayette to attend Purdue men’s basketball and football games. Over the years, the couple has made financial gifts to the John Purdue Club and various athletics programs. They also have generously supported the Davidson School of Chemical Engineering, the School of Nuclear Engineering, the College of Education, and Purdue Musical Organizations.
As 2023 drew to a close, the Chiangs reflected on their first year leading the university. They shared some of their favorite memories, what they have learned, and what they most look forward to in the coming year at Purdue.
Judy Nixon, Purdue librarian of 34 years and passionate scholar and collector of “A Visit from St. Nicholas,” also known as “’Twas the Night Before Christmas”, embarked on a lifelong journey that began with a simple term paper.
Learn more about our university’s next giant leap! A new, fully integrated extension of our flagship campus bringing the academic rigor and accessible excellence we’re known for to central Indiana.
Barbara Kile, a distinguished Purdue alumna who has left an indelible mark on the field of mathematics, continues to shape the future of the discipline through her generous contributions.
This year’s President’s Council Annual Dinner was a futuristic tech extravaganza, celebrating Annual Weekend in style! From the cutting-edge decor to the electrifying performance by the Purdue Drumline, not to mention the enlightening speeches by CEO Matt Folk and President Chiang, the night offered a captivating glimpse into Purdue’s future. Join us in reliving the magic through these highlights.
Joyce (HHS’65) and Bob (CE’63) Miles began making a difference in the lives of young people long before their philanthropic efforts began at Purdue. After Joyce graduated from Purdue, she spent 31 years as an educator with Duval…