The Purdue Animal Sciences Department is celebrating its 125th anniversary during the 2024-2025 school year! The department is planning additional stories and events to celebrate, so keep an eye out on this page and social media for forthcoming information.

 

History

The department was established in the 1899-1900 school year, when Dr. Charles Sumner Plumb was named Associate Professor of Animal Industry and Dairying. This was the first time Purdue offered courses in the animal agriculture industry.

a man smiling Dr. Charles Sumner Plumb

Pictures Throughout the 125 Years

a group of students

a group of people with awards

a woman looking into a microscope

a group of men

a man smiling

construction of Creighton Hall

a group of people

students working on a project

a picture of a building