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Community Relations

Partnering with the Region

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Guests at the Cherry Blossom Festival on campus.

An integral part of Fort Wayne.

We believe in community. We believe in it so much that community engagement is one of the pillars of the Purdue Fort Wayne strategic plan. Because of this belief, we strive to develop partnerships that matter, that drive growth. We want to encourage our youth, make significant impact alongside local businesses, and explore all the possibilities that a thriving community can provide.

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Looking toward the future.

Purdue Fort Wayne is proud to be part of a city and region committed to the future. Allen County Together is an economic-development plan with a variety of initiatives focused on growth, innovation, and inclusion. These include developing 2,500 student-housing units in the region and becoming a Top 10 Music City by 2031.

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new student housing

Another option for our Mastodons.

Take a look at all the details about our new student housing project, which will provide hundreds of additional beds—and a variety of amenities—for students on campus.

Business Resources

Campus to Community Connections

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Connections start here.

Campus to Community Connections provides direct access to resources in research, technology, technical expertise, and educational services.
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Centers of Excellence

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Research that makes a difference.

Our Centers of Excellence partner with other institutions, agencies, laboratories, think tanks, and the private sector to provide expertise and resources to a variety of relevant initiatives.
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Locations for Rent

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Find the perfect place to gather.

We offer numerous locations on campus for rent, including rooms for conferences, meetings, performances, and banquets.
See What’s Available

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Community in action.

 

From hosting the Cherry Blossom Festival on campus to making connections with local businesses, we are always working with our community to better the region.

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Fitness and Athletics

Options to keep you moving.

Get into shape at the fitness center; hike the 1.25-mile lighted trail on the west side of campus—along the St. Joseph River—which features more than 100 tree species native to Indiana; or attend one of our NCAA Division I contests in basketball, volleyball, baseball, and more.

Meet the Team

Kimberly Wagner

Kimberly Grannan

PH-Chief of Staff to the Chancellor/Community Relations Officer


[email protected]

Rachel Blakeman

Rachel Blakeman

Director Community Research Institute

260-481-0274
[email protected]

Gayle Bellam

Gayle Bellam

Executive Assistant

260-481-6105
[email protected]

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Contact us.

Have questions? Contact Kim Grannan, community relations officer, at [email protected] or 260-481-6103.