{"id":117659,"date":"2025-05-07T10:15:16","date_gmt":"2025-05-07T14:15:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/?p=117659"},"modified":"2025-11-11T17:37:54","modified_gmt":"2025-11-11T22:37:54","slug":"2025-purdue-fort-wayne-commencement-is-a-moment-to-reflect-and-celebrate","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/2025\/05\/07\/2025-purdue-fort-wayne-commencement-is-a-moment-to-reflect-and-celebrate\/","title":{"rendered":"2025 Purdue Fort Wayne Commencement is a moment to reflect and celebrate"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Purdue Fort Wayne\u2019s 57th commencement on May 14 at Allen County War Memorial Coliseum will be a moment of reflection and celebration for nearly 800 students.<\/p>\n

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Purdue University Fort Wayne news release:<\/p>\n

Purdue Fort Wayne\u2019s 2025 Commencement a moment to reflect and celebrate<\/strong><\/p>\n

Fort Wayne, Indiana (May 7, 2025) \u2014 Although it\u2019s happened 56 times before, commencement at Purdue University Fort Wayne has that wonderful knack of seeming like a brand-new exercise each and every spring. That\u2019s a testament to the hard work and achievements of students who understand that this may be their first time in the spotlight \u2013 but it probably won\u2019t be the last.<\/p>\n

Purdue Fort Wayne\u2019s 57th commencement on May 14 at Allen County War Memorial Coliseum will be a moment of reflection and celebration for nearly 800 students, along with their families and friends, who will join together to experience one of life\u2019s most significant milestones.<\/p>\n

Several soon-to-be graduates recently sat down to share their reflections about the paths they\u2019ve taken while at PFW, and where they intend to go after the tassels are turned. View and read their stories.<\/p>\n

\u201cRegardless of the field of study or degree earned, our students have achieved so much during their time at Purdue Fort Wayne, especially in the eyes of future employers,\u201d said Chancellor Ron Elsenbaumer, Purdue University Fort Wayne. \u201cOur newest alumni will be among the best-prepared college graduates in the country, and they\u2019re ready to get to work and make their mark.\u201d<\/p>\n

This year\u2019s commencement will begin at 4 p.m. To accommodate a smooth flow into the Coliseum\u2019s main arena, which includes passing through one of multiple screening zones, guests may begin entering at 2 p.m. No tickets are required and parking is free for all who attend, courtesy of the university.<\/p>\n

Those not able to be there in person may view the ceremony via livestream by visiting pfw.edu\/commencement on the day of the event.<\/p>\n

New for this year, a Senior Send-off will take place on Tuesday, the day before commencement. It will give graduating students a chance to enjoy food, drinks, photo ops, lawn games, and cap decorating. They\u2019ll also get to learn about postgraduation resources and take home a senior gift. The festivities, sponsored by the Office of Development and Alumni Engagement, will take place from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Steel Dynamics Keith E. Busse Mastodon Alumni Center, 1528 E. California Road.<\/p>\n

At last count, Purdue Fort Wayne estimates this year\u2019s graduating class will feature:<\/p>\n