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Boilermaker in ‘beast mode’

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Purdue graduate students Hannah Pike and Ryan Hogg at the PUR-1 nuclear reactor

Boilermakers share dream of shaping America’s nuclear future

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Purdue’s senior stalwarts aim for the mountaintop

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Purdue and Beck’s are reimagining the future of farming

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A photo illustration depicting Purdue NFL draft prospects Tyrone Tracy, Aidan O’Connell and George Karlaftis participating in drills at the NFL Scouting Combine

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Why is the NFL combine in Indy? A Purdue team doctor played a role.

If you wonder why the NFL combine is held in Indianapolis, start with Dr. Donald Shelbourne.

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Podcast Ep. 142: The State of Student Well-being: What Gen Z and Gen Alpha Need Now

In this episode of “This Is Purdue,” we’re talking to Beth McCuskey, Purdue’s vice provost for student life.   Beth is a national thought leader on student mental health and has worked in higher education for over 30 years. She co-authored…

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Podcast Ep. 141: Purdue Athletics Director Mike Bobinski on the Evolving World of College Sports

In this episode of “This Is Purdue,” we’re talking to Mike Bobinski, executive vice president and director of intercollegiate athletics at Purdue University.  Mike has been at Purdue for the last 10 years and has worked in college athletics for…

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Boilermaker in ‘beast mode’

John “Jack” McKenna is used to pressure. As an electrical and computer engineering junior at Purdue — and a contestant on the Prime Video reality show “Beast Games” — he knows that high stakes, long nights and relentless challenges are giving him the ride of his life.

Purdue graduate students Hannah Pike and Ryan Hogg at the PUR-1 nuclear reactor

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Boilermakers share dream of shaping America’s nuclear future

Ryan Hogg and Hannah Pike dream of influencing the future of nuclear engineering.

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Purdue University is the Cradle of Astronauts®

Explore space with Boilermakers past and present. When it comes to space exploration, Purdue University stands out — 30 astronauts strong. Neil Armstrong (BS aeronautical engineering ’55) was the first person to walk on the #moon. Eugene Cernan (BS electrical…
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