{"id":7483,"date":"2025-03-03T15:39:03","date_gmt":"2025-03-03T20:39:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/home\/?page_id=7483"},"modified":"2025-11-24T10:36:49","modified_gmt":"2025-11-24T15:36:49","slug":"purdue-primer","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/home\/about\/purdue-primer\/","title":{"rendered":"Purdue Primer"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div  class=\"purdue-home-cta-banner purdue-home-link-hero \">\n    <div class=\"image\">\n                    <img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/PurduePrimer-Hero.jpg\"\/>\n            <\/div>\n    <div class=\"section has-padding-exlarge\">\n        <div class=\"container\">\n                            <p class=\"purdue-home-hero__subheader purdue-home-link-hero__subheader tagged-header tagged-header--gold\">\n                    Purdue Primer                <\/p>\n                                                        <h1 class=\"second-level-page-heading purdue-home-link-hero__header\">\n                    Our Story of Giant Leaps                <\/h1>\n                                        <p class=\"purdue-home-link-hero__subtext\">\n                    Join us for the story of Purdue University, told in five interactive video chapters. Since Purdue\u2019s founding in 1869, our world-class academics, the persistently innovative Boilermaker spirit and our shared vision for the future have made indelible marks on the world.\u00a0                <\/p>\n                                                    <div class=\"purdue-home-link-hero__list-container\">\n                    <span class=\"purdue-home-link-hero__list-desc tablet-hidden\">\n                        Jump To:\n                    <\/span>\n                                         <ul class=\"purdue-home-link-hero__list--desktop\">\n                                                                                <li>\n                                <a class=\"purdue-home-button purdue-home-button--white \" href=\"#who\" target=\"_self\">\n                                    Who We Are                                <\/a>\n                            <\/li>\n                                                                                <li>\n                                <a class=\"purdue-home-button purdue-home-button--white \" href=\"#vision\" target=\"_self\">\n                                    Our Vision                                <\/a>\n                            <\/li>\n                                                                                <li>\n                                <a class=\"purdue-home-button purdue-home-button--white \" href=\"#student\" target=\"_self\">\n                                    Student-Centered Academics                                <\/a>\n                            <\/li>\n                                                                                <li>\n                                <a class=\"purdue-home-button purdue-home-button--white \" href=\"#pursuit\" target=\"_self\">\n                                    The Persistent Pursuit                                <\/a>\n                            <\/li>\n                                                                                <li>\n                                <a class=\"purdue-home-button purdue-home-button--white \" href=\"#community\" target=\"_self\">\n                                    Our Global Community                                <\/a>\n                            <\/li>\n                                            <\/ul>\n                    <form class=\"purdue-home-select purdue-home-link-hero__list--mobile\">\n                        <label for=\"eb9d2a13-8a5b-4ec0-9888-9dd30fa5fdc6\" class=\"is-sr-only\">Choose a link:<\/label>\n                        <select id=\"eb9d2a13-8a5b-4ec0-9888-9dd30fa5fdc6\" name=\"links\">\n                             <option value=\"\" data-external=\"\">Jump To<\/option>\n                                                            <option value=\"#who\" data-external=\"\">\n                                    Who We Are                                <\/option>\n                                                            <option value=\"#vision\" 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class=\"flex-container--align-center\">\n                                                    <p class=\"purdue-home-timeline__card-subtitle\">Purdue Primer<\/p>\n                                                \n                        <h3 class=\"purdue-home-cta-grid__card-title\">\n                        Chapter 1: Who We Are                         <\/h3>\n\n                                                    <p class=\"purdue-home-timeline__card-subtext\">For over 150 years, Purdue University has been driven by a purpose that is greater than each of us \u2014 a mission to serve. This founding mission has led to every giant leap in our history and guides our work today. <\/p>\n                                            <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n             <\/div>\n                         <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n            <div id=\"iframe-1051638162\" class=\"embed-video-modal modal\">\n            <div class=\"modal-background\">\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"modal-close\" aria-label=\"close\"><\/div>\n            <div class=\"modal-content\">\n                <div class=\"iframe-container\">\n                                <iframe class=\"modal-vimeo-video\" id=\"1051638162\" src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/1051638162?\"><\/iframe>\n                                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"vision\" class=\"purdue-home-timeline has-gray-background \">\n        <div class=\"section has-padding-top-none has-padding-bottom-none\">\n        <div class=\"container\">\n                    <div class=\"purdue-home-timeline__cards\">\n                          <div class=\"purdue-home-timeline__card card-width-full content-align-right has-thumbnail purdue-home-timeline__card__vimeo\">\n                <div class=\"purdue-home-timeline__card-content\">\n                                     <figure class=\"image is-16by9\">\n                                            <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"purdue-home-background-image\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/vumbnail.com\/1061401743:.jpg\" \/>\n                                            <div class=\"flex-container\">\n                            <div class=\"modal-trigger\" data-target=\"iframe-1061401743\">\n                                <span class=\"cta-link purdue-home-cta-card__link\">Watch Video<\/span>\n                                <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"cta-icon cta-icon--play\" src=\"https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/home\/wp-content\/themes\/purdue-home-theme-beta\/imgs\/play_icon_gold.svg\" alt=\"\">                                       \n                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                                        <\/figure>\n                                        <div class=\"flex-container--align-center\">\n                                                    <p class=\"purdue-home-timeline__card-subtitle\">Purdue Primer<\/p>\n                                                \n                        <h3 class=\"purdue-home-cta-grid__card-title\">\n                        Chapter 2: Our Vision                         <\/h3>\n\n                                                    <p class=\"purdue-home-timeline__card-subtext\">Purdue University is committed to building a better world, together. Every giant leap brings us closer to the future we envision \u2014 to lead with innovation, collaboration and unwavering commitment to excellence at scale. <\/p>\n                                            <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n             <\/div>\n                         <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n            <div id=\"iframe-1061401743\" class=\"embed-video-modal modal\">\n            <div class=\"modal-background\">\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"modal-close\" aria-label=\"close\"><\/div>\n            <div class=\"modal-content\">\n                <div class=\"iframe-container\">\n                                <iframe class=\"modal-vimeo-video\" id=\"1061401743\" src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/1061401743?share=copy\"><\/iframe>\n                                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"student\" class=\"purdue-home-timeline has-gray-background \">\n        <div class=\"section has-padding-top-none has-padding-bottom-none\">\n        <div class=\"container\">\n                    <div class=\"purdue-home-timeline__cards\">\n                          <div class=\"purdue-home-timeline__card card-width-full content-align-left has-thumbnail purdue-home-timeline__card__vimeo\">\n                <div class=\"purdue-home-timeline__card-content\">\n                                     <figure class=\"image is-16by9\">\n                                            <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"purdue-home-background-image\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/vumbnail.com\/1074660600:68cc34c68e.jpg\" \/>\n                                            <div class=\"flex-container\">\n                            <div class=\"modal-trigger\" data-target=\"iframe-1074660600\">\n                                <span class=\"cta-link purdue-home-cta-card__link\">Watch Video<\/span>\n                                <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"cta-icon cta-icon--play\" src=\"https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/home\/wp-content\/themes\/purdue-home-theme-beta\/imgs\/play_icon_gold.svg\" alt=\"\">                                       \n                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                                        <\/figure>\n                                        <div class=\"flex-container--align-center\">\n                                                    <p class=\"purdue-home-timeline__card-subtitle\">Purdue Primer<\/p>\n                                                \n                        <h3 class=\"purdue-home-cta-grid__card-title\">\n                        Chapter 3: Student-Centered Academics                         <\/h3>\n\n                                                    <p class=\"purdue-home-timeline__card-subtext\">We believe all students willing to work hard should have access to a world-class Purdue education. Through innovative and student-centered teaching offered by our award-winning faculty \u2014 plus a commitment to 14 consecutive years of frozen tuition \u2014 Boilermakers are better prepared to launch successful careers and lead fulfilling lives.  <\/p>\n                                            <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n             <\/div>\n                         <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n            <div id=\"iframe-1074660600\" class=\"embed-video-modal modal\">\n            <div class=\"modal-background\">\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"modal-close\" aria-label=\"close\"><\/div>\n            <div class=\"modal-content\">\n                <div class=\"iframe-container\">\n                                <iframe class=\"modal-vimeo-video\" id=\"1074660600\" src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/1074660600?h=68cc34c68e\"><\/iframe>\n                                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"pursuit\" class=\"purdue-home-timeline has-gray-background \">\n        <div class=\"section has-padding-top-none has-padding-bottom-none\">\n        <div class=\"container\">\n                    <div class=\"purdue-home-timeline__cards\">\n                          <div class=\"purdue-home-timeline__card card-width-full content-align-right has-thumbnail purdue-home-timeline__card__vimeo\">\n                <div class=\"purdue-home-timeline__card-content\">\n                                     <figure class=\"image is-16by9\">\n                                            <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"purdue-home-background-image\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/PurduePrimerVideo-Chapter4-YT-Thumbnail.jpg\" \/>\n                                            <div class=\"flex-container\">\n                            <div class=\"modal-trigger\" data-target=\"iframe-1102210192\">\n                                <span class=\"cta-link purdue-home-cta-card__link\">Watch Video<\/span>\n                                <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"cta-icon cta-icon--play\" src=\"https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/home\/wp-content\/themes\/purdue-home-theme-beta\/imgs\/play_icon_gold.svg\" alt=\"\">                                       \n                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                                        <\/figure>\n                                        <div class=\"flex-container--align-center\">\n                                                    <p class=\"purdue-home-timeline__card-subtitle\">Purdue Primer<\/p>\n                                                \n                        <h3 class=\"purdue-home-cta-grid__card-title\">\n                        Chapter 4: The Persistent Pursuit of the Next Giant Leap                         <\/h3>\n\n                                                    <p class=\"purdue-home-timeline__card-subtext\">Today, Purdue builds upon our STEM expertise to answer the call for more innovation, economic growth and solutions to global challenges. We are champions for research and innovation on a global scale. <\/p>\n                                            <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n             <\/div>\n                         <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n            <div id=\"iframe-1102210192\" class=\"embed-video-modal modal\">\n            <div class=\"modal-background\">\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"modal-close\" aria-label=\"close\"><\/div>\n            <div class=\"modal-content\">\n                <div class=\"iframe-container\">\n                                <iframe class=\"modal-vimeo-video\" id=\"1102210192\" src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/1102210192?\"><\/iframe>\n                                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"community\" class=\"purdue-home-timeline has-gray-background \">\n        <div class=\"section has-padding-top-none\">\n        <div class=\"container\">\n                    <div class=\"purdue-home-timeline__cards\">\n                          <div class=\"purdue-home-timeline__card card-width-full content-align-left has-thumbnail purdue-home-timeline__card__vimeo\">\n                <div class=\"purdue-home-timeline__card-content\">\n                                     <figure class=\"image is-16by9\">\n                                            <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"purdue-home-background-image\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/PurduePrimerVideo-Chapter5-YT-Thumbnail.jpg\" \/>\n                                            <div class=\"flex-container\">\n                            <div class=\"modal-trigger\" data-target=\"iframe-1103901087\">\n                                <span class=\"cta-link purdue-home-cta-card__link\">Watch Video<\/span>\n                                <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"cta-icon cta-icon--play\" src=\"https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/home\/wp-content\/themes\/purdue-home-theme-beta\/imgs\/play_icon_gold.svg\" alt=\"\">                                       \n                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                                        <\/figure>\n                                        <div class=\"flex-container--align-center\">\n                                                    <p class=\"purdue-home-timeline__card-subtitle\">Purdue Primer<\/p>\n                                                \n                        <h3 class=\"purdue-home-cta-grid__card-title\">\n                        Chapter 5: Our Global Community                         <\/h3>\n\n                                                    <p class=\"purdue-home-timeline__card-subtext\">We are proud of the community that thrives here. 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