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Alumni in the News

Sierzputowski upon graduating with her Master's in construction management. (Photo provided: Marcus Ehle)

Purdue Online alumna Trevor Sierzputowski’s construction management Master's degree: 'a good investment in me and the future I could have.'

Pictured: All 14 alumni award winners for 2026 with Dean Castro. (Photo credit: Krock Photography)

Purdue Polytechnic honors alumni impact at 2026 Technology Appreciation and Alumni Awards

"It was a very, very great program for anybody who is in the construction management field," Downing said of the online Master's in Construction Management. (Photo provided: Marcus Ehle)

Purdue Online alumnus John Downing finds success with online construction management Master's

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Purdue Polytechnic alumna blends cybersecurity career with nonprofit entrepreneurship

Elijah has had an incredible journey from his upbringing in Chicago, to building up Indianapolis in his current role at Pepper Construction.

Purdue Polytechnic alumnus builds future for family, community with Pepper Construction

Amy went from small steps to giant leaps with her education at Purdue.

“Never looked back”: Q&A with Amy MacLaren, Human Resource Development alumna

Meet the Team

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Ernie Avellana

Senior Director of Development

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Pam Pickett

Senior Development Officer

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Blaire Westall

Development Officer

bmwestall@purdueforlife.org