In 1979, the volleyball team became Purdue's first women's revenue sport, and Dewey became a full-time coach.

[2] She announced her resignation after her best season coaching and caught the team and associate athletic director off guard.

[2][6] Dave Shondell, the current head coach of the program, started his tenure in 2003.

During his inaugural season, the attendance record was broken, averaging 1,534 fans per match.

[9] The inaugural Pro Volleyball Federation draft was in 2023, starting play for the 2024 season.