Purdue for Life Foundation

Purdue’s first astronaut, Gus Grissom, would have celebrated his 100th birthday on April 3. 🚀 Join us as we recognize the historic legacy of this American hero, the second U.S. astronaut to travel to space. Read story. ⬇️ purdue.university/4v3nruZ

Two days. Countless connections. One #Boilermaker community. On June 24 and 25, join us at the Omni Severin Hotel in Indianapolis for Purdue Women’s Conference 2026. Register now: purdue.university/pwc

Spots are filling up fast—sign up to lend a hand during #Purdue Day of Service! 🌼 Join us on April 24 to help with mulching and other beautification work along Mitch Daniels Boulevard. Get your hands dirty, and make a difference. Register at purdue.university/dayofservice.

Join us April 29—only one month from today—for #PurdueDayOfGiving! Learn more at dayofgiving.purdue.edu.

Due to overwhelming popularity, all available spots in both sessions for Grandparents University 2026 have been filled! Be among the first to receive information about next summer’s program by filling out the form at the bottom of our webpage. 🔗 purdue.university/gpu

Registration for Grandparents University 2026 is officially open! 🎓 This event fills up quickly—secure your spot now at purdue.university/gpu.

🧤 Grab your gloves, and pitch in during Purdue Day of Service! Take small steps to refresh campus on April 24 by helping with mulching and other beautification work along Mitch Daniels Boulevard. Register now at purdue.university/dayofservice.

Register now for the 2026 nighttime 5K Challenge on April 18! Join forces with @PUCancerInst as #Boilermakers take the next giant leap toward finishing cancer. Not a runner? You can still make a difference. Volunteers help power every part of race day, from check-in to the finish line. Visit purdue.university/4t6lT2i to sign up.

#Boilermakers, it’s time for March Madness! 🏀 Wherever you’re cheering from, get game-day ready with our free #Purdue celebration kit—complete with printable signs, digital graphics, and more. Celebrate in style: purdue.university/4lAZDu9

Thank you for being the heart behind every #Boilermaker victory. 💛🖤 Because of your generosity, Purdue students, faculty, and staff are taking giant leaps in every lab, classroom, and community—turning big dreams into bold realities. We are ever grateful for heroes like you!

Boiler Up, Hammer Down, and show some love! Finalists for the 2026 @Hoophall Starting 5 have been announced, and @BoilerBall seniors Trey Kaufman-Renn and Braden Smith made the cut. Get in the game and cast your votes 👉 purdue.university/3Nq9AxO

🚀 Launch a rocket. 🦈 Step inside the Shark Tank. 🎨 Create your own sculpture. 🐄 Even reach into a cow’s stomach! Registration for Grandparents University opens at 8 a.m. ET on March 24! Check out the new and returning majors being offered at purdue.university/gpu.

We had an enchanted evening at the 2026 Boilermaker Ball on February 28! Special thanks to our event sponsors, including Purdue University in Indianapolis and the Boiler Business Exchange. See more of our favorite photos from the night at purdue.university/4bwiiE1.

Game on, #Boilermakers! Tournament time is here and it’s our time to shine. ✨ @BoilerBall fans everywhere are geared up, and everything you need to know before tip-off is a click away. Visit purdue.university/tournamenttime now to see game times, watch locations, fan headquarters, and more—all in one place.

⏰ It’s time to spring forward—into membership! For less than $7 a month, a @PurdueAlumni Association annual membership gives you access to exclusive benefits and makes an immediate impact by supporting student scholarships. Join today for less than $7 a month: purdue.university/4r4cxlF

Happy International Women’s Day! Join us at Purdue Women’s Conference 2026 on June 24 and 25 in downtown Indianapolis, and celebrate the power of Boilermaker women. Make connections, gain fresh perspective, and invest in your growth. Register today: purdue.university/pwc

In our house, you feel our roar. But it’s the quiet moments that tell our story of impact best. Meet three real Boilermakers who feel the impact of Purdue research every day. Together, we take the next giant leap in research. Learn more & get free merch: purdue.edu/next-giant-leap

You have less than a week to see your generosity make an immediate impact! Our crowdfunding campaign is almost over. Don’t miss your chance to help fund essential priorities like scholarships. Every gift matters—give today at purdue.university/4k7vUYX.

Want to create a winning tournament bracket but need some pointers? 🏀 Then the new #ThisIsPurdue episode is for you! @jppalm85, a national authority on bracketology, unpacks his tips for bracket success this March. 🎧: purdue.university/4stwwLG

Purdue University mourns the loss of Phil Low, drug discovery scholar and decorated innovator, who died Wednesday (March 4) at the age of 78. purdue.university/4aTRYUd