US EditionPurdue University Fort Wayne Strikes Baseball, Softball Programs Amid Budget Cuts
- Purdue University Fort Wayne discontinued its Division I baseball and softball programs immediately on Friday, May 23, 2025, at its Fort Wayne campus.
- The decision came in response to university-wide financial constraints and shifts in the NCAA revenue structure, following the disclosure of $6 million in budget reductions on Thursday.
- Athletic director Kelley Hartley Hutton, who has served 25 years with the Mastodons, said the choice was difficult but necessary to address underinvestment in facilities and resources.
- Eliminating the baseball and softball programs will reduce the university’s expenses by approximately $1 million, while the institution will continue to support 14 Division I athletic teams and uphold all existing athlete scholarships.
- This action aligns PFW with other institutions dropping programs due to budget pressures and reflects ongoing adjustments to the changing NCAA landscape and athlete compensation rules.
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Purdue University Fort Wayne strikes baseball, softball programs amid budget cuts
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