Indiana University-Purdue University at Fort Wayne
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Indiana University-Purdue University Fort Wayne (IPFW) is a regional university campus located in Fort Wayne, Indiana. As a joint campus of Indiana University and Purdue University, IPFW offers undergraduate and graduate degrees from both universities among its 175 academic programs.
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| Motto: One University. Two Great Names. | |
| Chancellor | Michael A. Wartell |
| School type | Public |
| Religious affiliation | None |
| Founded | 1917 |
| Location | Fort Wayne, Indiana |
| Enrollment | 10,878 undergrad 877 post-grad. |
| Faculty | 340 |
| Endowment | $12 million |
| Campus surroundings | Medium-sized city |
| Campus size | 565 acres (2.3 km²) |
| Mascot | Mastodon |
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History
In 1917, Indiana University started offering courses in Fort Wayne to 142 students in 12 courses. At a separate location, Purdue started the Purdue University Center in 1947. The two campuses merged in 1964 and opened a joint location, the present campus, in northeast Fort Wayne on the banks of the St. Joseph River.
Schools and Divisions
- Arts and Sciences
- Business and Management Sciences
- Continuing Studies
- Education
- Engineering, Technology and Computer Science
- Health Sciences
- Labor Studies
- Organizational Leadership and Supervision
- Public and Environmental Affairs
- Visual and Performing Arts
Athletics
With the Mastodon as their mascot, IPFW athletes compete as a NCAA Division IA school in the Mid-American Conference in tennis and the Midwestern Intercollegiate Volleyball Association. Otherwise, they do not have conference affiliation.
Notable alumni
- U.S. Rep. Mark Souder
External link
- IPFW website (http://www.ipfw.edu)