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