{"id":22221,"date":"2026-06-30T09:35:55","date_gmt":"2026-06-30T13:35:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/newsroom\/?p=22221"},"modified":"2026-06-30T09:36:07","modified_gmt":"2026-06-30T13:36:07","slug":"boilermaker-community-honors-departing-president-chiang-family-at-farewell-reception","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/newsroom\/2026\/Q2\/boilermaker-community-honors-departing-president-chiang-family-at-farewell-reception","title":{"rendered":"Boilermaker community honors departing President Chiang, family at farewell reception"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. \u2014 The Purdue community gathered Monday (June 22) in the Purdue Memorial Union North Ballroom for a farewell reception celebrating President Mung Chiang and First Lady Kei as they prepare to conclude their service to the university June 30.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The reception brought together faculty, staff, students, trustees and community leaders who shared well-wishes; reflected on the First Family\u2019s impact; and expressed appreciation for the time, support and engagement they have shown since their arrival in West Lafayette in 2017.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Throughout the event, Chiang and Kei connected with attendees, took time for conversations, and expressed their gratitude for the collaboration and strong sense of community that have defined their time at Purdue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Lafayette Mayor Tony Roswarski (center) presented President Mung Chiang (left) and First Lady Kei with a gift of appreciation. (Purdue University photo\/John Underwood)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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President Mung Chiang addresses attendees, acknowledging the collective efforts that have driven Purdue\u2019s recent growth, impact and research milestones. (Purdue University photo\/John Underwood)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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First Lady Kei shares a message of thanks and heartfelt gratitude to the Purdue community. (Purdue University photo\/John Underwood)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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President Mung Chiang (right) with former Board of Trustees Chair Tim McGinley (left) and his wife, Jane. (Purdue University photo\/John Underwood)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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President Mung Chiang engages with attendees at Monday\u2019s event. Throughout his time at Purdue, Chiang prioritized student success and the campus experience. (Purdue University photo\/John Underwood)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n
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\n Media contact:<\/strong> Trevor Peters, peters237@purdue.edu<\/a> <\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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