Meet the Chancellor

Dedicated to the university.

Chancellor Ronald Elsenbaumer, who joined Purdue Fort Wayne in 2017, continually works to provide a fulfilling campus environment for students, to maintain a positive and productive workplace for faculty and staff, and to build meaningful connections throughout the Fort Wayne community. 

Economic Impact

A growth leader—in our community and beyond.

Purdue University Fort Wayne is one of Indiana’s most dynamic centers of higher learning, setting the standard for educational excellence as northeast Indiana’s flagship public institution. The university is on a trajectory that is expected to include remarkable growth in enrollment, private philanthropy, research activity, and campus infrastructure.

In addition to fulfilling its fundamental role of providing a quality education for tens of thousands of students and alumni, the university is also a notable source of stable jobs that generate a substantial economic impact not only through employment but also through ongoing operations and spending. Most Purdue Fort Wayne graduates remain in the region and the state, further boosting economic activity and productivity.