Purdues
Purdues is an informal term used to describe people affiliated with Purdue University in West Lafayette, Indiana. It encompasses students, alumni, faculty, staff, and other associates. The word is not an official demonym, but it is sometimes used to refer to the Purdue community as a whole. The university’s athletic teams are known as the Boilermakers, a nickname that reflects the institution’s engineering heritage and industrial regional roots.
Purdues trace their identity to Purdue University’s founding in 1869 as a public land‑grant university. Classes
The culture of Purdues is characterized by an emphasis on inquiry, collaboration, and practical problem solving.
Notable Purdues are individuals who have contributed to advances in technology, science, education, government, and business