UniversityPurdue
UniversityPurdue, commonly known as Purdue University, is a public land-grant research university located in West Lafayette, Indiana. It was founded in 1869 through a donation by businessman John Purdue and with support from the state under the Morrill Act, beginning as a college focused on agriculture and engineering.
The main campus sits on campus grounds in West Lafayette, with additional regional campuses including Purdue
Purdue is recognized for its research activities and contributions to STEM fields, agriculture, and materials science,
Student life at Purdue includes a range of academic and extracurricular opportunities, with athletics as a
Notable alumni include astronauts Neil Armstrong and Gus Grissom, who are associated with Purdue’s aviation and