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University celebrates record-breaking participation on 12th Purdue Day of Giving

After celebrating a record number of gifts during its 12th annual Day of Giving, Purdue continues to set the standard for single-day fundraising in American higher education. The 24-hour online, social media-driven fundraising effort brought in $105.1 million through 36,875 gifts—bringing Purdue Day of Giving’s cumulative total since its launch in 2014 to $602.1 million.

May 2, 2025
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Purdue Day of Service volunteers refresh campus ahead of commencement

In honor of Earth Week, 84 volunteers gathered at Purdue’s West Lafayette location for the spring 2025 Purdue Day of Service on Friday, April 25.

May 1, 2025
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University celebrates record-breaking participation on 12th Purdue Day of Giving

April 30, 2025
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Downing Charitable Trust commits $5 million to support new Purdue Extension endowment

The Jean and Bernas Downing Charitable Trust has committed $5 million to Purdue Extension to establish the Downing Endowment for Community Vitality.

April 30, 2025
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Alumnus and wife commit $20 million to expand research efforts in College of Pharmacy

Purdue has received a $20 million commitment from Greg (S’99) and Amy Baker to support research in a new center within the College of Pharmacy.

April 30, 2025
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Purdue receives $8 million commitment from alumni couple in support of Daniels School

Purdue has received an $8 million commitment from longtime benefactors Sam and Marsha Allen in support of the Mitch Daniels School of Business.

April 30, 2025
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Blazing a new trail for early-stage innovation

Purdue announces creation of Low Institute for Therapeutics (LIFT) through a $20 million gift from Philip and Joan Low.