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With my degrees in accounting from Purdue Global, I achieved a goal I set 30 years ago 

After joining the Army, then supporting my military husband, I finished my original goal of earning my degree in accounting.

Molly, Bill and Sam Walker share a special family bond in the Purdue Christmas Show
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Celebrating 90 years of Christmas cheer

The Purdue Christmas Show tradition is full of cross-generational connections between family members

Darrell Smith, a Purdue maintenance technician and longtime caretaker of the Purdue Memorial Union Christmas tree
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A special holiday tradition and a tribute to a beloved spouse

The Purdue Memorial Union Christmas tree is the centerpiece of one of the university’s most beloved traditions.

Alan's journey to the stage.
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A U.S. sergeant major’s journey to his #PurdueGlobal diploma

U.S. Army Sgt. Maj. Alan Thomas is #PurdueGlobalProud. Thomas says that although he’s already reached the highest enlisted rank in the Army, there was a certain pride he could only feel by finally earning the bachelor’s degree he’s considered most …

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The Possibilities of Purdue: What Comes Next? 

At Purdue University, there’s something more that motivates us. It’s a belief that tomorrow can be better than today — and that we have the power to change the world through small steps and giant leaps.   From computer science to AI, …

Two students sit in front of a large sculpture of a head made of bricks.
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Purdue art that’s larger than life

Purdue is home to spectacular art, from the interplanetary VOSS model to the extravagance of Faustino Aizkorbe’s Transformation.

Lauren Castrinos Bradford
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Top 10 reasons why Purdue Global has the best online degree program for you 

Discover what makes Purdue Global stand out from other online higher education options

Sangtae Kim
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Podcast Ep. 96: Sangtae Kim on Leading the Davidson School of Chemical Engineering and the Importance of Purdue’s ‘Excellence at Scale’

In this episode of “This Is Purdue,” we’re talking to Sangtae Kim, the Jay and Cynthia Ihlenfeld Head of Chemical Engineering and Distinguished Professor. Sangtae dives into his family background — including what it was like growing up in a …

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Your moment for law school | Move forward with an online law degree with Purdue Global Law School

This is your moment. You can move forward, stronger than ever, with a law degree from #PurdueGlobalLawSchool — the nation’s first fully online law school. Whether you’re interested in a Juris Doctor, like Abby, or Executive Juris Doctor, like Tony, …

Apple varieties next to an apple pie.
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Boilermakers have changed the way the world eats

From apple varieties to the formula for chicken nuggets, Boilermakers have taken giant leaps in food science.

A woman with curly hair, glasses and a black shirt stands outside the Purdue Memorial Union.
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Preparing adult students to help those suffering from addiction

Working in addiction, for me, was driven by a personal motto of mine: “Go back and get the others.”

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When wildfires strike, Andrew Whelton goes into action

Purdue engineering professor Andrew Whelton is driven to help people. He found an opportunity to do that through disaster response.  When communities are hit by devastating wildfires, water contamination can delay their recovery. Whelton, a water quality expert, provides guidance …

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