With experience in software programming and coding, Francisco Rius (M’04, MBA’07) looked to grow his understanding of business and technology in college. After moving to the U.S. from Mexico City, Mexico, he enrolled at Purdue, where he adjusted to Indiana’s colder winters while earning his bachelor’s and master’s degrees.
Joy Matson grew up in a 900-square-foot house in a small Illinois town of 90 people. Wearing hand-me-down clothes, Matson attended school in a three-room schoolhouse—her class was the largest with 12 students.
The Hoffman family is passionate about Purdue. Mike is a 1981 College of Science graduate, and his wife Cindy is a proud Purdue parent and Boilermaker fan. Their two children, Kara and Christopher, both met their spouses while studying in West Lafayette and all four are now Purdue graduates.
Purdue’s next big move will honor a celebrated president who led transformative change during his tenure, as plans for the state-of-the-art Mitch Daniels School of
Ron Wormser isn’t a Purdue graduate, but his first-generation father, aunt, and uncle were. Discover how Ron’s family arrived and flourished in America—and how he has decided to honor them by paying it forward to future Boilermakers.
The Purdue Board of Trustees announced today (June 10) its unanimous election of Dr. Mung Chiang, currently the John A. Edwardson Dean of Engineering and Executive Vice President for Strategic Initiatives, as the university’s next president. Dr. Chiang will replace current president Mitch Daniels effective Jan. 1, 2023. Daniels has served since January 2013.
When their beloved dog Izzie fell deathly ill, Jim and Deborah Peters found Izzie lifesaving care at the David and Bonnie Brunner Purdue Veterinary Medical Hospital Complex.
When Michael Patterson arrived at Purdue University as an incoming freshman, he had no idea his first night on campus would have such a lasting impact on his life. Nearly 50 years later, that significant experience has greatly influenced his support of the Purdue Memorial Union renovation.
Aviation and transportation technology alumnus, Joseph Pabst, has chosen to support students whom are active within the Latino Cultural Center. Read on to learn his path to success and what Purdue means to him.
Generous Boilermakers have donated revolutionary plastic straws made with a patent-pending technology for use at campus eateries.
