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Purdue launches 5-year, $4 billion campaign

On Saturday (Feb. 15), Purdue University President Mung Chiang announced the launch of Victories & Heroes: Your Campaign for Purdue. The goal of the fundraising campaign — the largest in the university’s history — is $4 billion raised by early 2030.

July 21, 2021
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Purdue VP Sautter retires—again—after 50 years

The first time John Sautter retired from Purdue University, back in 2010, his retirement lasted all of one day. This time, Sautter promises it’s permanent.

May 21, 2021
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Purdue Day of Giving inspires staff member to give back

Each Purdue Day of Giving, Whitney Wood proudly supports Purdue Dining and Culinary, which she faithfully serves as a process assistant.

May 21, 2021
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Twin passions drive alumni fundraiser Thorley

The love Robert Thorley feels for Purdue University is rivaled only by his dedication to nearby Clinton County, Indiana.

May 14, 2021
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Purdue engineering announces $5 million gift for minority student scholarships

In support of one of Purdue’s Next Moves to increase the number of underrepresented Boilermakers on campus and to support their success, the College of Engineering announces a five-year program.

April 29, 2021
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‘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
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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.