{"id":7890,"date":"2025-07-21T17:30:27","date_gmt":"2025-07-21T17:30:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/online\/?page_id=7890"},"modified":"2026-02-19T17:40:50","modified_gmt":"2026-02-19T17:40:50","slug":"military-and-government-partnerships","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/online\/partnerships\/military-and-government-partnerships\/","title":{"rendered":"Military and Government Partnerships\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"\n    <div  class=\"purdue-home-diagonal-hero has-none-background\">\n        <div class=\"section has-padding-top-large has-padding-bottom-large\">\n            <div class=\"purdue-home-diagonal-hero__content\">\n                                    <p class=\"purdue-home-hero__subheader tagged-header tagged-header--gold purdue-home-diagonal-hero__subheader\">Online Programs<\/p>\n                \n                                                        <h1 class=\"second-level-page-heading purdue-home-diagonal-hero__header\">Military and Government Partnerships\u00a0<\/h1>\n                \n                                    <div class=\"purdue-home-diagonal-hero__subtext\">\n\n                        \n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Purdue University offers worldwide access to online advanced degrees, graduate certificates and professional development programs to veterans, uniformed personnel, federal employees and their families to enhance their skill sets and advance their careers, whether during their service or after.<\/p>\n\n                    <\/div>\n                \n                            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"image\">\n                            <img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Young Student Soldier In Uniform\" src=\"https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/online\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/1-Vet_stock_435x290.jpg\"\/>\n                    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n\n<div  class=\"purdue-home-custom-container has-black-background container full-width-bleed\">\n    <div class=\"section has-black-background has-no-sidepadding\">\n            \n\n<div  class=\"purdue-home-intro-text has-layout-one-left \">\n        <div class=\"section has-none-background has-padding-top-none has-no-sidepadding\">\n        <div class=\"container\">\n            \n            <h2 class=\"purdue-home-intro-text__header header-font-acumin\"><strong>Innovative Collaboration and Support<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">From student application to graduation, Purdue University is recognized for its excellent support service to military-affiliated students through the state of Indiana\u2019s highest form of achievement, a Tier 1\u202f<a href=\"https:\/\/nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.in.gov%2Fche%2Fadult-strategy%2Fcollegiate-purple-star%2F&amp;data=05%7C02%7Cmagustaf%40purdue.edu%7C39f4ec23668f4681278508ddca16e10a%7C4130bd397c53419cb1e58758d6d63f21%7C1%7C0%7C638888921796999922%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=wDckdfzpklr0DHTBmGMfoDZcIyBHAuzy2VLEBYcgbwQ%3D&amp;reserved=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Collegiate Purple Star of Indiana<\/strong><\/a>\u202faward. We are committed to partnerships that meaningfully serve our federal government and military community, working together with our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/president\/industry-partners\/military-advisory-board\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Military Advisory Board<\/strong><\/a> to ensure we forge a brighter future for those who have dedicated their lives to service.<\/p>\n\n\n                    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"purdue-accordion-wrap  purdue-accordion-wrap--large\">\n    <div class=\"section has-black-background has-padding-top-none has-padding-bottom-none has-no-sidepadding\">\n        <div class=\"container\">\n            <div class=\"purdue-accordion has-no-bottomborder\">\n                <h3 class=\"accordion__heading purdue-accordion__title \" id=\"title-7f400389-a816-4551-ad47-66067652e4f1\">\n                    <button aria-controls=\"content-7f400389-a816-4551-ad47-66067652e4f1\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><strong>Custom Pathways to Degrees and Credentials<\/strong><\/button>\n                <\/h3>\n                <div class=\"accordion__content purdue-accordion__content\" id=\"content-7f400389-a816-4551-ad47-66067652e4f1\" hidden aria-hidden=\n                \"true\">\n                    \n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Purdue University understands the depth of training acquired in military and government careers and the flexibility needed to serve today\u2019s global force.\u202f We have proven experience in developing:\u202f&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Innovative approaches to providing institutional accreditation for military training and education\u202f&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Realigning schedules to accommodate time zone, connectivity and other access challenges\u202four service members face&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Collaborative educational initiatives that develop the knowledge and technologies essential to safeguarding and advancing democracy now and into the future&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"purdue-accordion-wrap  purdue-accordion-wrap--large\">\n    <div class=\"section has-black-background has-padding-top-none has-padding-bottom-none has-no-sidepadding\">\n        <div class=\"container\">\n            <div class=\"purdue-accordion has-no-bottomborder\">\n                <h3 class=\"accordion__heading purdue-accordion__title \" id=\"title-305efe2d-9d5e-4ad3-afe0-8f6d6cd6a181\">\n                    <button aria-controls=\"content-305efe2d-9d5e-4ad3-afe0-8f6d6cd6a181\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><strong>Advancing Learning and Research<\/strong><\/button>\n                <\/h3>\n                <div class=\"accordion__content purdue-accordion__content\" id=\"content-305efe2d-9d5e-4ad3-afe0-8f6d6cd6a181\" hidden aria-hidden=\n                \"true\">\n                    \n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Purdue University prioritizes building relationships between government, academia and the defense industrial base. By working together, we can explore the synergies between organizations, including talent pipelines, defense focused research and opportunities for workforce development. Partnership agreements can be tailored with:&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Co-development of educational materials and programs&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Internships, mentorship opportunities, project advisors and tutors&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Joint research projects for defense applications&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"purdue-accordion-wrap  purdue-accordion-wrap--large\">\n    <div class=\"section has-black-background has-padding-top-none has-padding-bottom-none has-no-sidepadding\">\n        <div class=\"container\">\n            <div class=\"purdue-accordion\">\n                <h3 class=\"accordion__heading purdue-accordion__title \" id=\"title-6ca4df14-0a6f-43a4-9f3c-01c91d67a13b\">\n                    <button aria-controls=\"content-6ca4df14-0a6f-43a4-9f3c-01c91d67a13b\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><strong><strong>Executive Education for AI Organizational Transformation for Security and Defense<\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/button>\n                <\/h3>\n                <div class=\"accordion__content purdue-accordion__content\" id=\"content-6ca4df14-0a6f-43a4-9f3c-01c91d67a13b\" hidden aria-hidden=\n                \"true\">\n                    \n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The AI Organizational Transformation workshop guides Department of Defense learners in integrating AI into organizational management. It focuses on leveraging AI technologies to optimize business processes and improve efficiency.\u202f Workshop outcomes:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Equip organizations with strategies for AI adoption&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Help identify AI\u2019s strengths and weaknesses&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Enable leaders to envision new AI-based solutions&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Introduce practical tools for scaling AI across sectors&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div  class=\"purdue-home-intro-text has-layout-one-centered \">\n        <div class=\"section has-none-background\">\n        <div class=\"container\">\n            \n            <h2 class=\"purdue-home-intro-text__header header-font-acumin\">Contact Us<\/h2>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Kelvin Gumbs, Executive Director<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Military Educational and Strategic Partnerships<br><a href=\"mailto:kgumbs@purdue.edu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">kgumbs@purdue.edu<\/a>&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1460\" height=\"1590\" src=\"https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/online\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/gumbs.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7895\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1;object-fit:cover;width:250px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/online\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/gumbs.jpg 1460w, https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/online\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/gumbs-275x300.jpg 275w, https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/online\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/gumbs-940x1024.jpg 940w, https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/online\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/gumbs-768x836.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/online\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/gumbs-1410x1536.jpg 1410w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1460px) 100vw, 1460px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Since January of 2023, Kelvin has led military educational and strategic partnerships for Purdue University. In this role he collaborates across the university to position Purdue as the Nation\u2019s leading university provider of credentials that serves and advances the career readiness and professional development of military and civilian personnel. Kelvin is a native of San Juan, Puerto Rico and graduated from Stillwater High School in May 2000 (Oklahoma). Entering Enlisted Naval Service in August 2000, advancing to Chief Petty Officer in September 2013 and commissioned as a Chief Warrant Officer in June 2016. During his time in the U.S. Navy Kelvin supported and led at various levels and served onboard: Nuclear-powered aircraft carriers, an amphibious command ship, strike fighter and reconnaissance squadrons, and served on major staffs at the Pentagon, headquarters units across the Pacific theater, National Capital Region, and a Geographic Combatant Command. Kelvin retired from the U.S. Navy in January 2023 from Naval Education and Training Command where he served as the Staff Executive Officer and Director of Administration.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><br>To learn more about the resources available to support our military students, please visit our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/online\/military-and-government-student-resources\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Military and Government Student Resources<\/a> page.<\/p>\n\n\n                    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div  class=\"purdue-home-custom-container has-gold-background container remove-color\">\n    <div class=\"section has-gold-background has-padding-top-none has-no-sidepadding\">\n            \n<div  class=\"purdue-home-cta-carousel container\">\n        <div class=\"section has-none-background\">\n        <div class=\"container\">\n                        <div class=\"tagged-header-container\">\n                <h2 class=\"tagged-header tagged-header--gold\">Testimonials<\/h2>\n            <\/div>\n                        <div class=\"purdue-home-cta-carousel__cards\" data-columns=\"2\">\n                <div class=\"glide\">\n                    <div class=\"glide__track\" data-glide-el=\"track\">\n                        <div class=\"glide__slides\">\n                                                        <div class=\"glide__slide\">\n                                <div class=\"purdue-home-cta-card purdue-home-cta-card--horizontal purdue-home-cta-card-carousel--story\"\n                                    >\n                                    <div class=\"purdue-home-cta-carousel__card-image\">\n                                        <div class=\"image is-16by9\">\n                                                                                        <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"purdue-home-background-image\" alt=\"\"\n                                                src=\"https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/online\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/250311-F-HX758-1008.jpg\" \/>\n                                                                                    <\/div>\n                                    <\/div>\n                                    <div class=\"purdue-home-cta-carousel__card-content\">\n                                                                                <div class=\"purdue-home-cta-carousel__story-wrap\">\n                                            <h3 class=\"purdue-home-cta-carousel__story-title\">New USAFSAM partnership with Purdue University expands educational opportunities for Airmen, Guardians  <\/h3>\n                                                                                        <p class=\"purdue-home-cta-carousel__story-content\">A new partnership between the\u202fU.S. Air Force School of Aerospace Medicine, or USAFSAM, a mission unit within the Air Force Research Laboratory, and Purdue University will expand educational opportunities for Airmen and Guardians and provide added mission flexibility. The new opportunities involve Purdue\u2019s Master of Public Health, or MPH, program and the school\u2019s ability to grant college credits to military members who complete select USAFSAM courses.                                             <\/p>\n                                                                                    <\/div>\n                                        \n                                                                            <div class=\"purdue-home-button-list\">\n                                            \n                                            <div><a class=\"purdue-home-button\"\n                                                    href=\"https:\/\/www.afrl.af.mil\/News\/Article-Display\/Article\/4177201\/new-usafsam-partnership-with-purdue-university-expa\"\n                                                    target=\"_blank\">Read More<\/a><\/div>\n                                                                                    <\/div>\n                                                                                                                    <\/div>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                                                        <div class=\"glide__slide\">\n                                <div class=\"purdue-home-cta-card purdue-home-cta-card--horizontal purdue-home-cta-card-carousel--story\"\n                                    >\n                                    <div class=\"purdue-home-cta-carousel__card-image\">\n                                        <div class=\"image is-16by9\">\n                                                                                        <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"purdue-home-background-image\" alt=\"\"\n                                                src=\"https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/online\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/afmc_signing-1.jpeg\" \/>\n                                                                                    <\/div>\n                                    <\/div>\n                                    <div class=\"purdue-home-cta-carousel__card-content\">\n                                                                                <div class=\"purdue-home-cta-carousel__story-wrap\">\n                                            <h3 class=\"purdue-home-cta-carousel__story-title\">Purdue and Engineering and Technical Management Directorate, Air Force Materiel Command enter into educational partnership agreement  <\/h3>\n                                                                                        <p class=\"purdue-home-cta-carousel__story-content\">Purdue and the Engineering and Technical Management Directorate, Air Force Materiel Command, have signed a multi-faceted educational partnership agreement to partner in areas such as educational programs centered around advancing learning and research in science, mathematics and engineering; 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