Boilermakers is the official moniker for the intercollegiate athletic teams of Purdue University. As is common with athletic nicknames, it is also used as colloquial designation of Purdue’s students and alumni at large.
The nickname is often shortened to “Boilers” by fans of the school.
History

Origin of ‘Boilermakers’ Nickname
The moniker ‘Boilermakers’ goes back to 1891 when the [...]