For Robert (PharmD '87) and Holly Hulse (AAE '87), Purdue University was more than just a place of learning—it was where they built the foundation for their future careers and began their lives together. Now, they are giving back to the university that played such a pivotal role in their journey by establishing an endowment to support scholarships for women in engineering.

President Chiang and First Lady Kei Hui reflect on some of the small steps and giant leaps achieved in 2024 and share what they look forward to in the coming year.

Tim and Sally Luzader first crossed paths at a Midwest College Placement Association conference and, united by their mutual passion for helping students succeed in higher education, have spent decades dedicated to student success. Now, through their generous bequests to Purdue, they’re ensuring their impact continues well into the future.

“It’s our responsibility to create opportunities for others, whether through financial sponsorship or the willingness to commit time and expertise to inspire those following behind us,” say Jody (MS’04, PhD A’08) and Rodney (A’02, PhD A’08) Green.