Purdue University Board of Trustees meeting recap

FORT WAYNE, Ind. — The Purdue University Board of Trustees on Friday (April 10) approved the promotion of 189 faculty across the Purdue University system for the 2026-27 academic year. The total includes 164 from the main campus — including two with university tenure in Indianapolis — 16 from Purdue Fort Wayne and nine from Purdue Northwest.

Additionally, trustees approved President Mung Chiang’s faculty and staff salary policy request for fiscal year 2027 for the main campus, which includes a 2% recurring increase, plus a 0.5% nonrecurring amount for recognition and retention of exceptional employees.

Also at its meeting, held on the Purdue Fort Wayne campus, the board approved two posthumous degrees, a department restructuring at Purdue Fort Wayne, a property purchase in Indianapolis, resolutions of appreciation and namings, among other actions.

• Trustees approve faculty promotions, posthumous degrees, department restructuring, resolutions of appreciation and namings
• Trustees approve purchase of additional property to enhance Purdue students’ urban experience in downtown Indianapolis
• Trustees approve 2%+0.5% faculty and staff salary increase

See the stories on each in Purdue Today.

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