Indiana University–Purdue University at Fort Wayne

Indiana University–Purdue University Fort Wayne (IPFW) was a public university in Fort Wayne, Indiana, that was a cooperative effort between Indiana University and Purdue University. It offered a wide range of undergraduate and graduate programs. The university was established in 1917 and was part of the larger Indiana University and Purdue University systems. Fort Wayne itself is a city in northeastern Indiana, located at the confluence of the St. Marys and St. Joseph rivers, which form the Maumee River. The city has a history dating back to the 17th century and has grown into a center for manufacturing and higher learning. IPFW was one of several institutions in Fort Wayne contributing to its reputation as a center of higher learning.12