According to a report from the Purdue for Life Foundation, a Purdue University trend of breaking key institution-wide records during fiscal year 2024 extended across the philanthropic sector. Purdue for Life recently announced in its impact report that the university set records for new gift commitments and philanthropic cash in 2024.

As the new academic year begins, Purdue University’s execution for excellence at scale in the areas of learning, research, and engagement has led to new records in almost all dimensions during the fiscal year that ran from July 1, 2023, through June 30, 2024.

The state of Purdue University’s metrics in the past 12 months broke records in almost all dimensions. In fiscal year 2024, Purdue research awards and philanthropic fundraising once again reached new milestones, shattering records set just last year, according to a report presented to university trustees.

The Purdue Board of Trustees ratified faculty appointments and approved resolutions of appreciation.

A history of giving by James (S’59) and Margaret Tarpo that spans decades and surpasses $23 million has led Purdue University to rename the Department of Chemistry in their honor. The department will now be called the James Tarpo Jr. and Margaret Tarpo Department of Chemistry.