Purdue University

Purdue University is a public educational institution located in West Lafayette, Indiana, United States . It was founded on January 1, 1869, by John Purdue . The university is part of the Purdue University system and is affiliated with several organizations, including the National Collegiate Athletic Association, Big Ten Academic Alliance, and Association of American Universities .

Purdue University offers a wide range of academic programs and is accredited by various organizations, such as the Higher Learning Commission, American Chemical Society, and Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business . The university has several subsidiaries, including the Krannert School of Management, Purdue Polytechnic Institute, and Purdue University College of Engineering .

The university has a total of 11,369 employees and operates in various industries, including education, higher education, and microelectronics . Purdue University owns several facilities, such as Ross–Ade Stadium, Mackey Arena, and Purdue Memorial Union .

Purdue University maintains an active online presence through its official website and various social media platforms, including Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, Snapchat, and Pinterest .