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News about Desiree

The graduating class in aeronautical engineering technology (pictured) was honored this May on-site at the Aviation Technology Center. (Photo credit: Dale Pickett)
June 2026
Purdue Polytechnic's Indianapolis International Airport site honors aviation class of 2025-26 at commencement ceremony
Aviation Community Day 2025 at Indianapolis International Airport drew nearly 800 attendees and 20 industry partners, offering free aircraft displays, facility tours, flight simulators and interactive aviation experiences for all ages.
July 2025
Aviation Community Day 2025 brings together hundreds at Indianapolis Int. Airport site
All graduates from the 2025 spring commencement at Indianapolis' Aviation Technology Center. (Photo credit: Black Rocket Photography)
June 2025
Purdue Polytechnic Indianapolis Airport location celebrates spring 2025 commencement

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