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Purdue School of Industrial Engineering to be named for Edwardson following $25 million in philanthropic commitments

The Purdue Board of Trustees has approved naming the School of Industrial Engineering for alumnus John A. Edwardson in recognition of $25 million in total gift commitments to support students, faculty, and programming. The school will be known as the Edwardson School of Industrial Engineering.

April 29, 2021
News

‘We Are Purdue’: Purdue Day of Giving raises $52.5 million

Taking the theme “We Are Purdue,” the eighth annual Purdue Day of Giving surged past last year’s $42.2 million total to raise $52.5 million through 25,219 gifts.

April 23, 2021
News

Daniels taps Chiang, Bertoline for strategic leadership roles

On April 23, Purdue President Mitch Daniels announced two senior leadership appointments as the University continues to position itself to achieve strategic initiatives and produce results.

April 9, 2021
News

Purdue launches next moves initiatives

On April 9, Purdue University officially launched Purdue’s Next Moves—five new strategic initiatives designed to advance the University’s quest for leadership among the world’s top institutions.

February 20, 2021
News

Purdue trustees approve naming of new veterinary hospital

The new veterinary hospital at Purdue will be named the David and Bonnie Brunner Purdue Veterinary Medical Hospital Complex in recognition of a $10 million leadership commitment.

November 12, 2020
News

Purdue University breaks ground on Hagle Hall, the new home of bands and orchestras

Marc and Sharon Hagle joined Purdue officials on November 12 for the groundbreaking ceremony of Marc and Sharon Hagle Hall, the new home of Purdue Bands & Orchestras.

July 10, 2020
Impact

Seizing the moment, meeting the challenge

On what would have been the seventh annual Purdue Day of Giving, Jim and Georgianne Parshall took this year’s theme of “Meet the Challenge” to heart.