Why Study Gerontology at Purdue?
Purdue University was founded in 1869 as Indiana’s link in the nationwide chain of land-grant universities. With an enrollment of approximately 37,000 students, Purdue is one of the 25 largest universities in America. A variety of distinguished graduate and professional programs are offered at Purdue University ranging from biochemistry and pharmacy to psychology and family studies. Recent national surveys rank many of the University’s graduate programs among the country’s top 20. An internationally renowned faculty at Purdue University is engaged in research which is supported by over $200 million annually in grants and contracts. The Center on Aging and the Life Course, founded July 1, 2003, represents a new stage in the evolution of interdisciplinary research and education on aging at Purdue University. The creation of the Center clarifies the research focus on the dynamic changes associated with aging throughout the life course. In addition to continued interest in and commitment t
