Purdue University is a public research university based in West Lafayette, Indiana, USA. It was established in 1869 and named for philanthropist John Purdue. The institution is well-known for its robust programs in engineering, agriculture, business, and science, among others.
The Purdue University Logo features the university's name written in capital letters. The word "Purdue" is written in black above the word "University" which is written in gold and separated by a gold horizontal line.