Partnerships - Indianapolis

Banner image: Indiana University President Pamela Whitten and Purdue University President Mung Chiang (arms raised) celebrate the signing of agreements to dissolve IUPUI and establish separate university campuses in Indianapolis, beginning in July 2024.

Purdue University in Indianapolis brings unique opportunities to students, faculty and partners in both Indianapolis and West Lafayette

The new Purdue University in Indianapolis will assume responsibility for the existing engineering, computer science and technology programs at IUPUI and confer Purdue West Lafayette degrees. Purdue will also be able to introduce programs and grow enrollments in other colleges and departments in Indianapolis, such as the Mitchell E. Daniels, Jr. School of Business and colleges of Pharmacy, Health and Human Sciences, Science, and Agriculture.

Purdue anticipates substantially increasing today’s Indianapolis enrollment with plans for a 28-acre campus footprint stretching beyond the existing IUPUI engineering and technology buildings, which Purdue students will continue to use. Purdue received $60 million from the Indiana General Assembly to fund the first academic and student success building on the newly available land, and working groups are targeting additional building projects, including a possible new residence hall. Purdue University in Indianapolis students and faculty will continue to have access to all campus and academic facilities for the foreseeable future. Purdue is also exploring additional locations throughout the city of Indianapolis for expansion of academic and research programs. 

To contribute to the civic life of the city and community and recognizing the historical significance of the area surrounding Indiana Avenue, Purdue has pledged support to the Indiana Avenue Certified Strategic Plan, which will inform the development of the surrounding neighborhoods, including the Purdue University in Indianapolis campus. Purdue University is also exploring additional physical facilities throughout Indianapolis.

Since Purdue University in Indianapolis is not a regional university, there is no chancellor. David Umulis, the Dane A. Miller Head and Professor of Biomedical Engineering, will serve as the chief academic officer for Purdue University in Indianapolis in his current role as senior vice provost, reporting to Provost Patrick Wolfe of Purdue University. Dan Hasler, who formerly served as secretary of commerce for the state of Indiana, will serve as chief operating officer for Purdue University in Indianapolis, reporting to Purdue President Mung Chiang.

Full-length story can be found on the Purdue news website.