FORT WAYNE — The Purdue University Board of Trustees on Friday, April 10, approved the promotion of 189 faculty across the Purdue University system for the 2026-27 academic year. The total includes 164 from the main campus — including two with university tenure in Indianapolis — 16 from Purdue Fort Wayne, and nine from Purdue Northwest.
Additionally, trustees endorsed the merit increase for fiscal year 2026-27 for the main campus, which includes a 2% recurring increase, plus a 0.5% nonrecurring amount for recognition and retention of exceptional employees.
Also at its meeting, held on the Purdue Fort Wayne campus, the board approved two posthumous degrees, a department restructuring at Purdue Fort Wayne, a property purchase in Indianapolis, resolutions of appreciation and namings, among other actions.
- Trustees approve faculty promotions, posthumous degrees, PFW department restructuring, resolutions of appreciation and namings
- Trustees approve purchase of additional property to enhance Purdue students’ urban experience in downtown Indianapolis
- Trustees approve 2%+0.5% faculty and staff salary increase
