News and Stories - Purdue for Life Foundation

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.

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
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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.

July 10, 2020
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Purdue donors support COVID-19 critical need fund for students

Purdue students whose lives were unexpectedly and significantly disrupted by the COVID-19 pandemic received more than $95,000 in critical need funds.

June 30, 2020
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What the doctor ordered

Before the first case of COVID-19 hit in the U.S., Purdue alumnus Dr. Christopher Kapp was finishing a post-doctoral fellowship at Johns Hopkins Hospital.