Purdue trustees approve naming of Amelia Earhart Terminal at Purdue University Airport

The Purdue Bell Tower.

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. —

The Purdue University Board of Trustees on Friday (Feb. 2) gave approval to name the to-be-constructed terminal at Purdue University Airport for Amelia Earhart, in recognition of her connection to Purdue University and its renowned history in aviation.

The board also ratified a faculty position and approved a new degree program and resolutions of appreciation, among its actions.

In addition, President Mung Chiang led a discussion updating the board on Purdue University in Indianapolis and shared key findings and next steps from the Purdue West Lafayette transportation and pedestrian safety study. 

  • New terminal at Purdue University Airport to be named for Amelia Earhart
  • Purdue trustees ratify faculty position; approve new degree program, resolutions of appreciation and work related to new Daniels School building
  • Trustees approve winter recess for 2024

See the stories on each in Purdue Today.

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