About Purdue University’s History, Traditions, Achievements & More (original) (raw)

The people promoting excellence here bring together skill sets for strategizing and communicating the ways we can move forward. Get to know more about the president and administration.

As a globally recognized research institution, we’ve paved the way for progress and established a responsibility to improve industries. Read about our roots, which stem strongly from the signing of the Morrill Land Grant College Act of 1862.

To be a Boilermaker means to embody integrity and accountability in every endeavor. Learn more about our commitment to embracing diversity, promoting inclusion and encouraging freedom of thought and speech on our Indianapolis and West Lafayette campuses.

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Purdue University is committed to free and open inquiry in all matters, it guarantees all members of the university community the broadest possible latitude to speak, write, listen, challenge and learn. Explore the university’s commitment to freedom of speech and expression.

To build innovative educational platforms that serve students where they are, our systemwide network includes campus locations throughout our state as well as online opportunities. Explore our institutions and learn which option is best for you.

It’s all the moments that make you say, “Only at Purdue.” Discover the time-honored places, events and experiences that can make time on campus so special, from hearing the Big Bass Drum to going to Grand Prix, “the Greatest Spectacle in College Racing.”

We strive to be the best in everything that we do, and our extensive network of Boilermakers upholds that commitment around the world. See the numbers that keep track of our progress and propel the university to achieve more.