Extension
College of Agriculture
Purdue announces new Extension director
Angie Abbott brings 20-plus years’ experience to position
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Bernie Engel, the Glenn W. Sample Dean of Agriculture, has appointed Angie Abbott as associate dean and director of Purdue Extension, effective immediately. Abbott has 22 years of experience with Purdue Extension.
“Angie is an incredible champion for the Extension mission,” Engel said. “Extension is in the right hands moving forward as we enter a time of transition and opportunity.”
Abbott earned bachelor’s and master’s degrees from Ball State University and an EdD in Educational Leadership from Creighton University. She began her career in Extension as a director and Extension specialist for the Nutrition Education Program. That led to her appointment to leadership positions for Health and Human Sciences Extension and then to assistant dean in 2017.
She has served as interim associate dean during the last two years as Extension underwent an internal strategic review process.
“I’m grateful for the opportunity to work with the dedicated Purdue Extension professionals who make an impact across Indiana each day,” Abbott said. “Together we can build on Purdue Extension’s strong foundation, expand our reach, and advance innovative approaches to support our youth, farmers, families and communities.”
About Purdue Agriculture
Purdue University’s College of Agriculture is one of the world’s leading colleges of agricultural, food, life and natural resource sciences. The college is committed to preparing students to make a difference in whatever careers they pursue; stretching the frontiers of science to discover solutions to some of our most pressing global, regional and local challenges; and, through Purdue Extension and other engagement programs, educating the people of Indiana, the nation and the world to improve their lives and livelihoods. To learn more about Purdue Agriculture, visit this site.
About Purdue University
Purdue University is a public research university leading with excellence at scale. Ranked among top 10 public universities in the United States, Purdue discovers, disseminates and deploys knowledge with a quality and at a scale second to none. More than 106,000 students study at Purdue across multiple campuses, locations and modalities, including more than 57,000 at our main campus locations in West Lafayette and Indianapolis. Committed to affordability and accessibility, Purdue’s main campus has frozen tuition 14 years in a row. See how Purdue never stops in the persistent pursuit of the next giant leap — including its integrated, comprehensive Indianapolis urban expansion; the Mitch Daniels School of Business; Purdue Computes; and the One Health initiative — at https://www.purdue.edu/president/strategic-initiatives.
Writer: Maureen Manier
Media contact: Maureen Manier, mmanier@purdue.edu
Note to the media: Angie Abbott is available for interviews to discuss her appointment and opportunities Purdue Extension is currently exploring and pursuing.
Agricultural Communications: Maureen Manier, mmanier@purdue.edu, 765-494-8415
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