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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)

�鶹��Ʒhonors 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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�鶹��Ʒalumna 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.

�鶹��Ʒalumnus 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

epavellana@purdueforlife.org

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Pam Pickett

Senior Development Officer

ptpickett@purdueforlife.org

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Blaire Westall

Development Officer

bmwestall@purdueforlife.org