| Happy New Year! Purdue University has entered 2018 riding a crest of accomplishments and accolades as a national leader in providing higher education at the highest proven value thanks to you, generous Boilermakers around the world, and friends. With your loyalty and commitment, we have achieved record-breaking levels of support—and impact! As of January 1, 2018, the Purdue family has raised $1,737,257,906 for Ever True: The Campaign for Purdue University toward its $2.019 billion goal. This transformational campaign concludes on June 30, 2019, during the University’s 150th anniversary year, but the impact of its success is only beginning! In case you missed it, to reflect on our University’s progress and anticipate progress to come, take a look at President Mitch Daniels’ Annual Open Letter to the People of Purdue. Purdue’s innovations and leadership in higher education are also generating headlines—and discussions—in media outlets such as Forbes and Bloomberg. As we begin the new year, our University is also celebrating a new provost and a new online public university for working adults—Purdue University Global. In addition, Purdue’s commitment to affordability and opportunity for middle-income families is reflected in the new Boiler Affordability Grant that covers the tuition gap for in-state students earning a first bachelor’s degree. As you’ll see in this issue, there are even more exciting innovations to celebrate as our University moves forward. Thanks to your continued enthusiasm and support, we can take pride in helping to advance all the Purdue Moves initiatives—affordability and accessibility, STEM leadership, world-changing research, and transformative education. Visit our campaign website for the latest news, additional stories of impact, and details on how to give, ways to stay connected, and how to get involved in the year ahead. Hail Purdue! |
