Purdue University Fort Wayne to Join Horizon League
Purdue University Fort Wayne athletics is moving to a new home. The university has announced it will join the Horizon League and begin competition during the 2020-2021 academic year.
The Horizon League currently includes ten universities: Cleveland State University, University of Detroit Mercy, University of Wisconsin-Green Bay, Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, Northern Kentucky University, Oakland University, University of Illinois at Chicago, Wright State University, and Youngstown State University.
“This is a wonderful day for our students, faculty, staff, alumni, donors, and fans,” said Purdue Fort Wayne Chancellor Ronald Elsenbaumer in a news release. “Our student-athletes and coaches are ready and eager to compete at the highest levels, and this move will provide incredible opportunities for them to shine. We are honored to join such an impressive group of universities in a league that is such a perfect fit for us.”
The university will continue as a member of the Summit League for the current 2019-2020 academic year.