With the 2026 Purdue United Way Campaign in full swing, Purdue Veterinary Medicine faculty and staff participation is advancing the college toward its campaign support goal. At the halfway point of the campaign, figures show the college is nearly halfway to its goal of raising $20,000.
“Service, compassion, and a commitment to improving lives are at the heart of everything we do at the Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine,” said Dean Bret Marsh, DVM. “These values extend well beyond the animals and people we serve through veterinary medicine and into the communities where we live, work, and raise our families. Supporting the United Way is one more way we can put these values into action and make a meaningful difference in the lives of others.”
Toward that end, Dean Marsh and his wife Polly pledged to match the first $5,000 contributed by PVM faculty and staff. “Regardless of the amount, every contribution matters, and together, our collective generosity can have a tremendous impact,” Dean Marsh said. And as an added thank you, everyone in the college who participates also will be entered into a PVM drawing for the following special opportunities: a private lunch with Dean Marsh; lunch with PVM Cabinet members; a PVM swag bag; or two Purdue Men’s Basketball tickets.
“The United Way plays a vital role in strengthening our local communities by connecting individuals and families with essential resources and services,” Dean Marsh shared. “From supporting children and educational opportunities to assisting families facing unexpected challenges and helping seniors access critical services, the impact of United Way reaches across our community.”
The Purdue United Way campaign runs through November 4. The university’s goal is to raise $700,000 to support local nonprofit organizations that help individuals and families in Greater Lafayette. More than $395,000 has been raised so far.
Participation counts, whether you respond by giving, or by indicating that you do not wish to give. Either choice is meaningful and counts as a response in the campaign. Faculty and staff who participate also will be entered in the Purdue incentive drawings for a variety of gift certificates and a three-course meal at The Lawrence in Purdue’s Discovery Park District.
This year’s campaign theme is, “What’s Possible? Building Stronger Futures Together.” Funds raised through the Purdue United Way campaign support a network of local agencies that provide resources like food and housing for families in crisis, mental health support, adult literacy programs, and services for seniors and people with disabilities.
To participate
- Visit: Purdue United Way
- Choose: “Pledge Now” or “Participate Without Pledging” to qualify for Purdue Incentives.
- Log in: Use your Purdue career account and authentication.
- Select: Payroll deduction, credit card, or another available giving option.
“I sincerely appreciate your thoughtful consideration of this opportunity,” Dean Marsh said. “I recognize that everyone has different circumstances and priorities, and while financial contributions are important, participation itself is equally meaningful. Every act of generosity reflects the spirit of service and commitment to others that makes Purdue Veterinary Medicine such a special place.”
