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🦣 Mastodon nation, we need your votes!

PFW is a finalist in the Readers' Choice Awards for:

Best College & Best Higher Education

Plus, 4 of the 5 finalists for Best College Professor are from our campus!

Vote daily through Aug. 9 ⬇️

https://t.co/VOQx6C5OCs

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Big things are happening at Purdue Fort Wayne! 👏

In the first Mastodon Minute, Marcus Weemes highlights The Trace and Crave Food Hall.

Produced with 21Alive, the segment will air during local newscasts. #PurdueFortWayne

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Fort Wayne knows how to celebrate! 🇺🇸

We loved being part of the Fourth of July Parade and celebrating alongside our incredible community. Thanks to everyone who came out and helped make the day so memorable. 💛🖤

#PFW #FortWayne #FourthOfJuly

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Happy 250th, America, from Purdue University Fort Wayne! 🇺🇸 🎆 🦣

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Learning goes beyond the classroom. 🐾

Dr. Scott Bergeson and Fort Wayne Zoo leadership share how PFW’s partnership with the Zoo gives students hands-on experience in animal care, conservation, and science in action.

#PFW #FortWayneZoo #ExperientialLearning

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PFW's School of Education just earned national recognition for excellence — securing an A+ national rating and accreditation for excellence in teacher preparation.

A big win for future educators, faculty, and the region.

Read more here:
https://t.co/WXVAr2X1kR

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Happy #NationalMascotDay to the one and only Don the Mastodon! 🦣

A familiar face at games, events, and celebrations across campus, Don helps make the PFW community special every day. 🖤 💛

#PFW #MastodonPride

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Make your voice heard for the herd. PFW has been nominated for Best College and Best Higher Education, and several of our faculty members have been nominated for Best Professor in the Fort Wayne Newspapers Readers' Choice Awards. Voting ends Sunday.

https://t.co/x6ySothXQt

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Looking to get ahead in your coursework? In just 6 weeks, you can earn your credits. Classes start June 29. Register today at https://t.co/ZCzedJ8m8L

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Not your typical dorm room experience.

The Trace student housing complex is coming together at Purdue Fort Wayne! Apartment-style living, modern amenities, and a new place for Mastodons to call home. Check out the latest progress and stay tuned for more updates.

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Construction keeps on rocking and rolling on our campus. Soon, music will be filling the halls of the Surack-Sweetwater Music Industry Building.

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🏆 Three Purdue University Fort Wayne students took home 1st place at LA Hacks 2026, competing against 1,000+ students and 300+ teams nationwide.
Read more at:
https://t.co/9c6QHXGZYO

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Caps off to the Class of 2026! 🎉 Your hard work, dedication, and achievements have brought you to this incredible milestone. We can’t wait to see where your journeys take you next. Congratulations, graduates!

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Missed the Big Give? Don’t worry, Don has another HUGE way you can support our Mastodons...

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When you support the Herd, our students move so much closer to achieving their goals. #PFWBigGive begins in 12 hours. Learn how your gift can make a big impact at https://t.co/LJwdBDAOqn. #PFWDayOfGiving

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We’re proud to announce our 2026 Summit Scholars:

The 2026 Chapman Scholars are Aimee Kathryn Abraham, Sarah Ballard, Katelyn Frazier, Kendall Hoeffel, Shakira Myint, and Laila Robinson.

The 2026 Doermer Scholar is Ellie Ulrich.

More about the scholars:
https://t.co/KDNG7P9nXu

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Near the end of each semester, writers get 10 minutes during lunch break in Walb Student Union, Room G21, to present samples of their work. There’s no microphone, but it takes courage to share:
https://t.co/rPwTCFyjkM

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Senior human services major Mansan Kiim wants to challenge policies, improve access to legal systems, and secure justice:
https://t.co/EtFHxESHhB

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The Big Give is one week away! Support our Mastodons’ big hearts, big minds, and big ambitions. Your gift, big or small, can make a big impact. Learn how at https://t.co/LJwdBDAOqn. #PFWBigGive #PFWDayOfGiving

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We’re two weeks away from the Big Give, our annual Day of Giving. Visit https://t.co/LJwdBDAOqn for more details. #PFWBigGive #PFWDayOfGiving