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A collage of infrastructure projects led by Boilermakers.

Building America: Purdue’s legacy in our nation’s infrastructure

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Making your residence hall your home

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Sharon Miller stands with arms folded in an academic building.

Purdue biomedical engineering professor helps Boilermakers in Indianapolis connect and practice

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Special Edition: America at 250: Mitch Daniels on Higher Education, Free Speech and Democracy

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Grit defines Purdue baseball’s remarkable 2026 season

Battling injuries and adversity, Purdue baseball keeps finding ways to win.

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Shondell makes history

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4DTdUqLa-NU When the victory total flipped from 512 to 513, it made Purdue Athletics history. It was more than another win against a ranked foe for Purdue volleyball. Much more. With the Boilermakers’ three-set decision over No. 12 and defending…
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Stephanie Pemberton in front of Colts logo

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Episode 152: The Future of Sports Careers: From the NFL Fan Experience to Data Analytics

In this episode of “This Is Purdue,” we’re talking to Stephanie Pemberton (BA communication ’05), senior vice president of marketing for the Indianapolis Colts. For over 20 years, Stephanie has worked in multiple marketing and community relations roles within the…
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Purdue tailgate legends: The bread truck

This group of friends has become like family as they gather around a tailgate vehicle.

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NASA Space Launch System rocket on the launchpad at night with a full moon in the background.

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Meet some of the Purdue alums who have powered NASA’s Artemis program 

Boilermakers have taken part in every stage of the development of the Artemis program.

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James Haber at the Smithsonian’s National Air and Space Museum.

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Exploring Mars from Purdue to the National Air and Space Museum 

James Haber charted a course to study space; now he’s a Smithsonian researcher.

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Volleyball alum makes her mark as Purdue operations director

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oVDn1TVGCkc Five years ago, Carrie Gurnell was at a crossroads. She loved her volleyball coaching life at the University of North Texas, just four hours from her childhood residence in Katy, Texas. Life seemed pretty good living in her home…
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