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Purdue University is a public land-grant research university in West Lafayette, Indiana, United States, and the flagship campus of the Purdue University system. [7] The university was founded in 1869 after Lafayette businessman John Purdue donated land and money to establish a college of science, technology, and agriculture; [8] the first classes were held on September 16, 1874.
John Purdue (/ p ɜːr ˈ d uː /; October 31, 1802 – September 12, 1876) was a wealthy American industrialist in Lafayette, Indiana, and the primary original benefactor of Purdue University. Early life
The Purdue University system is a public university system in the U.S. state of Indiana.A land-grant university with nearly 75,000 students across three institutions comprising five physical campuses, a statewide technology program, extension centers in each of Indiana's 92 counties, and continuing education programs.
Purdue University and the associated university system have had 13 official and 5 officially acting presidents since the university was founded in 1869. [ 1 ] List of presidents
Purdue University Treasurer Bill Sullivan said in regards to the 2018 finances, "losses are likely to continue another year, maybe two" [28] and this was "a deliberate strategic choice and was, importantly, prefunded by Kaplan Higher Education (KHE) through the assets it brought to Purdue at acquisition" valued at more than $66 million in cash ...
The Purdue Boilermakers are the official intercollegiate athletics teams representing Purdue University, located in West Lafayette, Indiana. As is common with athletic nicknames, the Boilermakers nickname is also used as colloquial designation of Purdue's students and alumni at large. The nickname is often shortened to "Boilers" by fans.
She's witnessed the highs and lows of Purdue Men's basketball history. ... 88, a retired Purdue University professor and 60-year season ticket holder, said after witnessing the Boilermakers make ...
Franklin T. Lambert (born April 17, 1943) is a professor of history at Purdue University, Indiana, United States. He received his PhD from Northwestern University, Illinois, in 1990 and has special interests in American Colonial and Revolutionary Era history. [1] Before earning his PhD he was also a punter for the Pittsburgh Steelers from 1965 ...