The university community celebrated the arrival of incoming Purdue president, Dr. France Córdova, on July 16, 2007. Click Here to view a video clip of Dr. Córdova.

In this video introduction, Dr. Córdova outlines her vision for Purdue, including her focus on student, staff, and faculty success and opportunity; her dedication to furthering Purdue’s research initiatives; and her passion for the land grant mission.