== '''Overview'''<br/> ==
Purdue University is a land-grant institution founded by John Purdue in 1869. From its inaguaration, Purdue offers over 200 different majors for undergraduate students and over 70 majors for graduate students. Purdue has been ranked as the 9th best engineering school for undergraduates, and as well as ranked 3rd for largest international student population. Purdue Polytechnic Institute is tied for first in the United States in the total number of engineering technology degrees awarded. The Technology Education program, offered jointly with the College of Education, ranks first in the nation.
== '''Promoting student innovation and entrepreneurship'''<br/> ==