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Olivia West poses in Gainbridge Fieldhouse holding a mic and smiling into the camera.

Bringing the energy for fans and finding purpose

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Jalen Elrod looks ready to compete in the NCAA Championships.

The inspiring story behind All-American Jalen Elrod

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Podcast Ep. 132: What It Takes To Run March Madness — and How Purdue Is Training the Next Sports Pros

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Greg Etter sitting in the cockpit of a plane.

Purdue pilot reflects on his career in the Air Force and at Delta

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There was no reason for most visitors to go inside Purdue’s University Hall. Until now.

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Nicole Richardson Hicks is carrying on her family’s legacy of education — one that came with many challenges — ultimately leading her to Purdue Global.

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Liz Brite after winning a 2025 Charles B. Murphy Award.

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