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Purdue Fort Wayne Cuts Baseball, Softball Amid Budget Crisis

5/24/2025

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Purdue University Fort Wayne has made the tough decision to cut its baseball and softball programs amid $6 million in budget cuts, saving over $1 million. Chancellor Ron Elsenbaumer pointed to financial hurdles and a shifting NCAA environment. While the programs are ending, all student-athlete scholarships will be honored, and support will be offered for transfers. PFW will continue with 14 NCAA Division I programs.

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Purdue University Fort Wayne has made the tough decision to cut its baseball and softball programs amid $6 million in budget cuts, saving over $1 million. Chancellor Ron Elsenbaumer pointed to financial hurdles and a shifting NCAA environment. While the programs are ending, all student-athlete scholarships will be honored, and support will be offered for transfers. PFW will continue with 14 NCAA Division I programs.