Events

Purdue Day of Giving is an online fundraising event on April 25, 2018. For 24 hours students, alumni, faculty, staff, parents and friends will come together to grant opportunities and transform lives. We invite you to participate by making a gift to the Military Family Research Institute on April 25th! Visit the Purdue Day of Giving […]

The Military Family Research Institute at Purdue University celebrates its 18th birthday on May 1 as it optimistically looks forward to its future. In 2000, MFRI was created with funding from the Department of Defense, and its original mission was largely research-based. Since then, it has expanded to include outreach, thanks in part to increased […]

The 12th annual employment and resources fair is organized to provide employment assistance to service members, veterans and their families. New this year is the resources area, where experts will provide guidance to job seekers in resume building, interviewing techniques, social media best practices and fair strategies. Employers seeking to hire service members, veterans and […]

MFRI's 2018 Focus Forward Fellowship will be take place at Purdue University. It is designed to build skills, leadership and a sense of community among women student veterans. Enrolled sophomores, juniors and seniors receive preference when applying. Women seeking masters’ degrees are also eligible. Sign up for notifications about the application timeline.  

For more information on Battlemind 2020 click here. The Battlemind to Home Summit is a collaboration among MFRI, the Richard L. Roudebush VA Medical Center, the Indiana National Guard, and VA Center for Faith Based and Neighborhood Partnerships. Its purpose is to increase community awareness about the challenges and opportunities that are unique to military […]