Purdue Fort Wayne Summit Scholars

We are excited to share this year’s Summit Scholars newsletter, highlighting a wonderful year of learning, service, connection, and student success.

The 2025–2026 academic year gave our scholars so many opportunities to grow through Lunch & Learns with faculty and community partners, service projects, research and capstone work, campus involvement, travel experiences, and celebrations with our graduates and incoming students.

What stands out most is not just what our scholars accomplished, but how they showed up throughout the year—with curiosity, kindness, leadership, and a willingness to keep growing.

We are so proud of these students and grateful for the faculty, staff, alumni, advisory council members, families, and community partners who continue to support their experience.

We hope you will take a few minutes to read through the newsletter and celebrate a wonderful year with us.

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A great reminder from Purdue Fort Wayne Wellbeing.

The Campus Kettler Pantry is open to both students and staff this summer and is located in the Center for Student Counseling. Please help spread the word so our campus community knows this resource is available.

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These photos capture one of my favorite moments from commencement: having the opportunity to medal our graduating Summit Scholars.

These students have spent the last four years growing as leaders, scholars, mentors, and community-minded individuals. It has been a privilege to watch them develop their voices, support one another, and leave their mark on the Chapman and Doermer Distinguished Scholars Programs.

And I cannot say this enough — congratulations. I am so proud of all you have accomplished, and I cannot wait to see where your next chapter takes you. Thank you for the way you have represented this program and for the example you have set for the scholars coming behind you.

Go Dons!

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Congratulations to Doermer Distinguished Scholar alumnus Steven Dellinger on being selected as a nominated candidate for the Springfield Township Board.

Steven’s continued commitment to civic engagement and public service is a wonderful reflection of the leadership we value in our Summit Scholars community. We are proud to see our alumni stepping forward to serve their communities, listen to their neighbors, and contribute in meaningful ways.

Congratulations, Steven! We wish you the very best as you continue this journey.

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Congratulations to Chapman Scholar alum Brandon Blumenherst on his recent nomination for Wayne Township Board!

Brandon’s commitment to civic engagement and community service reflects the values we hope to see in our scholars long after graduation. His dedication to listening, building relationships, and serving his community is something worth celebrating.

We are proud to recognize Brandon’s continued leadership and wish him the best as he continues serving and engaging with the Wayne Township community.

Congratulations, Brandon!

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A heartfelt thank you to Mr. Howard Chapman for making the Chapman Scholars Program possible.

Because of his generosity, vision, and continued investment in student success, our scholars have had the opportunity to grow as leaders, serve their communities, build meaningful connections, and create lasting memories throughout their time at Purdue University Fort Wayne.

Today, we are proud to celebrate our graduating Chapman Scholars. Over the past four years, it has been such a joy to watch them grow, lead, serve, and make their mark on the program. Each of them has contributed something meaningful to our Chapman Scholars community, and we are so proud of all they have accomplished.

To our graduates: thank you for the example you have set and for the mentorship you have offered to the scholars coming behind you. Your impact will continue to be felt in the program long after graduation.

Congratulations, Chapman Scholars! We are excited to see where your next chapter takes you.

Go Dons!

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