MASTODONS
Then, Now, and Forever
The Office of Alumni Engagement believes in developing, strengthening, and engaging our students, alumni, and administration to create spirit and pride in our community and beyond. We promote a close relationship between alumni and the University by fostering a spirit of loyalty and fraternity among Purdue Fort Wayne (formerly IPFW) graduates, former students, and friends. Our Mastodons are encouraged to become involved in, as well as financially support University programs. Your connection to the Mastodon Community lasts a lifetime.
Vision – Ignite university pride and community generosity to foster a culture of philanthropy that continues Purdue University Fort Wayne’s legacy of growing difference makers.
Mission – Develop, strengthen, and engage the Mastodon Alumni Community and the Fort Wayne campus, creating spirit and pride among our graduates.
Alumni Spotlight, News and Stories
Addiction Recovery Group Facilitator, Gwenna Lehmann
Recent Psychology graduate remains in the Fort Wayne area to begin her career.
Opera Singer, Molly Noori
Life is a Journey, not a Destination. From college, pregnancy, mental health, private studio, and now.
Jason Burr Becomes Program Leader in Victories
Mastodon women’s soccer head coach Jason Burr entered the 2023 season needing just two wins to become the program leader in victories. He reached that benchmark after only two weeks of the season.
Thanks to a victory over Southern Indiana on Aug. 27, he won his 37th career match to set the new program mark. Burr was the 2022 Horizon League Coach of the Year and has helped lead a resurgence of the ‘Dons over the last few years. The 2022 ‘Dons went undefeated at home and finished 9-4-6 and in second place in the Horizon League.2024 commencement elevated by reflections and future plans