Earhart, despite her fame, ate with the students and lived in the women's dorm at Duhme Hall, ... according to Purdue, Earhart used $40,000 from the fund to acquire her Lockheed Electra 10 airplane.

The Purdue University main campus has a residence hall named after Amelia Earhart, established in 1964. Earhart’s courageous exploits and spirited personality made her an international celebrity ...