Celebrating Purdue women in sports

Boilermaker women are shaping the future of athletics — on and off the fields of play

As Purdue celebrates the 50th anniversary of its women’s athletic programs, the university applauds the remarkable achievements of Boilermaker women who are shaping the future of athletics — from competing at the highest levels to contributing to how fans experience the games, how viewers watch them, and how athletes benefit from innovations in equipment and footwear design.

Explore their stories. Celebrate their success. Be inspired.

50 years of Purdue women’s sports

In the 50 years since Purdue launched its women’s athletics programs, hundreds of Boilermaker women have become All-Americans, national champions or Olympians.

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Training future sports leaders

Jeanne Boyd, former managing director of the NCAA Division I men’s basketball tournament, is training the next generation of sports leaders at Purdue. She discussed the new master’s program in sport management on the “This Is Purdue” podcast.

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Bringing energy to Indiana Pacers and Fever fans

As the in-game host at Indiana Pacers and Indiana Fever games, Purdue alum Olivia West hypes up the fans at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Learn how she found this unique career path.

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