Indiana University-Purdue University at 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.

IPFW

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

Contents

1 History 2 Schools and Divisions 3 Athletics 4 Notable alumni 5 External link

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