March 31, 2020
Purdue for Life offers free online courses for Purdue alumni and friends during COVID-19 period
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Purdue’s newly formed Purdue for Life Foundation is making free online courses available to alumni and friends of the university as the COVID-19 pandemic compels many to shelter in place and work from home.
The course offerings are from Purdue Global and span a range of subjects, including health science, business, information technology, communications and psychology. Some courses can be used toward accredited degrees; others lead to certificates or microcredentials. Twenty-five courses will be offered at no cost for the length of time that social distancing and self-isolation practices are in place.
“In this time of unknowns and uncertainties, we want to provide Purdue alumni and friends all the support we can,” said Matt Folk, president and CEO of the Purdue for Life Foundation. “These educational opportunities will help members of the Purdue family continue to build or retool their skills and knowledge and emerge from this challenging period even stronger than before.”
Visit Purdue for Life for more information on the Foundation and the link to all courses currently being offered at no cost.
Course offerings will be updated regularly.
About the Purdue for Life Foundation
The Purdue for Life Foundation encompasses the Purdue Alumni Association and the University Development Office, which includes President’s Council and the John Purdue Club. The Foundation’s mission is to deepen ties to alumni and friends and to drive and coordinate all alumni-facing activities throughout our alumni’s post-graduation lives.
About Purdue University
Purdue University is a top public research institution developing practical solutions to today’s toughest challenges. Ranked the No. 6 Most Innovative University in the United States by U.S. News & World Report, Purdue delivers world-changing research and out-of-this-world discovery. Committed to hands-on and online, real-world learning, Purdue offers a transformative education to all. Committed to affordability and accessibility, Purdue has frozen tuition and most fees at 2012-13 levels, enabling more students than ever to graduate debt-free. See how Purdue never stops in the persistent pursuit of the next giant leap at purdue.edu.
Source:
Matt Folk, President and CEO, Purdue for Life Foundation, mdfolk@prf.org
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