
He most recently served as undersecretary of state, leading United States economic diplomacy and having the rare distinction of being unanimously confirmed by the U.S. He has brought transformational leadership to multiple sectors, including robotics, engineering, commerce, education, philanthropy, economic statecraft and even the way people sign. Krach is a businessman, Silicon Valley innovator, philanthropist and public servant. Randy Roberts, Distinguished Professor of History and 150th Anniversary Professor at Purdue, will keynote the Ph.D. undersecretary of state and former chairman of the Purdue Board of Trustees, will be the keynote speaker at the Dec.

The third commencement ceremony will start at 9:30 a.m. commencement will include candidates from the colleges of Health and Human Sciences, Pharmacy, Science, and Veterinary Medicine, the Krannert School of Management, and Purdue Polytechnic Institute. 18 and include candidates from the colleges of Agriculture, Education, Engineering, and Liberal Arts. The first commencement will start at 9:30 a.m. Also participating in the ceremonies will be 29 alumni who were not able to participate in previous commencement ceremonies nine baccalaureate, seven master's and 13 doctoral alumni. 18 and 19 at Elliott Hall of Music to celebrate their graduation and next giant leaps into the world.Įligible to participate in the three ceremonies are 2,661 candidates, which includes 1,573 undergraduates, 729 master's, 348 doctoral and 11 professional program students.

And thanks to their persistent pursuit together, ever innovating in the midst of a global pandemic, they will gather Dec. Thousands of Purdue University students set out on life-changing journeys several years ago, taking their small steps across the campus during Boiler Gold Rush orientation.
