Purdue University President France A. Córdova announced Friday, July 1, that she has made a decision to transition out of her role as president of the university during the summer of 2012. She also announced that she is broadening Purdue's mission with a series of bold initiatives in her final year at the university.

Córdova said she remains committed to ensuring Purdue's reputation will be defined by academic excellence, research innovation, and global engagement.

"I will lead this extraordinary university in my final year as I led the first four," Córdova said. "My approach is to lead with vigor, with the resolute spirit of a pioneer and with the excitement of knowing that Purdue is willing to energetically serve a principal role at the center of a competitive and dynamic global stage." Read more...  

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