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Purdue Old Masters & Rising Professionals

Enriching Traditions. Uniting Generations. Empowering Boilermakers.

Through the program, Purdue students honor individuals who have made a positive impact on society and achieved personal and professional success by bestowing them the title of Old Masters. The ideas and inspirations of the Old Masters continue to resonate in the hearts and minds of students long after the program while contributing to a unique Purdue tradition.

04/30/2026

Purdue Day of Giving has officially come to a close. We’re incredibly grateful to everyone who supported us! Your generosity makes this program possible. Thank you for being part of what we do!

Stay tuned for updates as we get closer to next year’s program!

04/29/2026

is here!

Swipe through to see challenge tiers and how you can help make this year's program possible!

Our target donation time is from 6-7 PM ET, during which all donations will be matched dollar-for-dollar up to $2,000!

Link to donate: https://dayofgiving.purdue.edu/campaigns/old-masters-rising-professionals

04/14/2026

It's almost that time of the year!

Scroll through to read about Purdue Day of Giving and its impact on our organization!

11/18/2025

Happy Tuesday, Boilermakers!

It’s been one week since our Echoes of Excellence panel in Fowler Hall, and we’d like to take a moment to reflect on the event.

The panel brought valuable insight from our alumni to the Purdue student body. Students had the chance to hear firsthand about the experiences, perspectives, and lessons shared by our distinguished alumni. Their advice and encouragement provided meaningful takeaways for everyone who attended.

Thank you to Greta Schantz and Will Strahm for leading the event, and to our alumni for dedicating their time to support fellow Boilermakers.

Here’s to continuing a strong tradition of learning from those who came before us!!

11/16/2025

Wednesday marked the final day of our 75th & 10th Anniversary Old Masters and Rising Professionals celebration. This milestone program brought together generations of Boilermakers through meaningful conversations, shared experiences, and countless moments of inspiration.

It was truly an honor to learn from our alumni, connect with fellow students, and reflect on the lasting impact of this tradition. Here’s to the memories made and the legacy we continue to carry forward!!

10/31/2025

HOST GROUP INTRODUCTIONS!!

Happy Friday, Boilermakers!! We are so excited to introduce our last group, Nathan Gabhart's Host Group: Zain, Avery, Keegan, Sydnie, and Ian!

"We are incredibly excited to welcome Nathan Gabhart back to Purdue's campus for the Old Masters and Rising Professionals 2025 program! As the founder and CEO of TrueScripts, Nathan has made a lasting impact through his dedication to innovation and service. Our Host group is thrilled for the opportunity to connect with him and gain insight from his journey! Through his time at Purdue, to building a company that's improving lives across the country, we can't wait to learn from his experiences and be inspired by the values that continue to drive his success!"

We are so excited to see what this group will accomplish!

10/30/2025

HOST GROUP INTRODUCTIONS!!

We are so excited to introduce Maj Gen Theresa Carter's (USAF, Retired) Host Group: Henry, Rob, Elina, Maria, and Russell!

"We cannot wait to welcome Maj Gen Theresa Carter back to campus in a few weeks. After a trailblazing 31 year career in the Air Force, she continues to make Purdue proud through her work on the Board of Trustees. Now it is our turn to recognize her lifetime of service to both her country and to her alma mater. Our Host group has been very fortunate to grow together over the past few months as a part of the Old Masters and Rising Professionals program, and can't wait to welome Maj Gen Theresa Carter back in a few weeks!"

10/29/2025

HOST GROUP INTRODUCTIONS!!

We are thrilled to introduce Mary Caltrider's Host Group: Phoebe, Elle, Evan, Mark, and Ella!

This group is eagerly looking forward to welcoming Mary back to campus! They admire how she brings joy, connection, and vibrant energy to her work and can’t wait to learn from her positive and engaging career journey.
These hosts are beyond grateful for the friendships and experiences the Old Masters and Rising Professionals program has provided, and they’re excited to continue building meaningful connections and lasting memories as the program kicks off!

We cannot wait to see all that this awesome group accomplishes!!

10/28/2025

HOST GROUP INTRODUCTIONS!!

Happy Tuesday, Boilermakers! It is time to meet Claire Lee's Host Group: Tobey, Madeline, Jack, Ben, and Isabella!!

"We are so excited to welcome Claire Lee back to campus through Old Masters and Rising Professionals! It is such an honor to reconnect her with campus, where her journey began, and to learn from her incredible professional experiences. Our group is eager to hear her insights on growth, mentorship, and what it means to lead with purpose. We can't wait to see the impact she'll have on our group and the memories we'll make with her throughout this amazing Purdue tradition!"

We are so excited for this fantastic group!

10/27/2025

HOST GROUP INTRODUCTIONS!!

We are thrilled to introduce Audrey Powers' Host Group: Olivia D, Taylor, Olivia S, Akshay, James!

"We are incredibly excited for the opportunity to connect with Audrey and learn from her journey from Purdue to her remarkable career in aerospace and leadership. Her story as a Boilermaker who has reached new heights inspires us to dream big and pursue our passions fearlessly. We can't wait to learn from Audrey, grow through this experience, and represent the Boilermaker spirit throughout the Old Masters and Rising Professionals program!"

This group is awesome, and we are so excited for their journey!

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1198 3rd Street
West Lafayette, IN
47907

Telephone

+17654941247

Website

http://www.purdueoldmasters.org/

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