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Darrell and Tina Smith pose for a photo at the Purdue Memorial Union Christmas tree.

A late spouse’s Christmas dream realized

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The Colvins: A Boilermaker family

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Daniel Aveline on the stage holding his bachelor’s degree.

Top 10 tips for working adults earning online degrees 

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Apple varieties next to an apple pie.

Boilermakers have changed the way the world eats

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Podcast Ep. 122: Making a Lasting Impression: Etiquette Tips for Holiday Parties, Job Interviews and Networking From Purdue’s Westwood Event Coordinator Anthony Cawdron

In this episode of “This Is Purdue,” we’re talking to Anthony Cawdron, Westwood event coordinator and estate manager, and adjunct hospitality and tourism management faculty member. Westwood has been home to four Purdue University presidents and their families since it…
Craig Dockstader with a big smile at his in-person Purdue Global graduation.

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Why I’m a proud Purdue Global alum 

Learn about Craig’s journey to his degree and how Purdue Global helped him move forward.

Rob Stanley in the Purdue-themed fan cave in his Texas home

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Photos that especially a Boilermaker could love

As the photos in Rob Stanley’s fan cave indicate, Purdue has been part of many happy moments for his family.

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Podcast Ep. 121: Purdue Research Series | A Look Into Innovative and Collaborative Boilermaker Research With Karen Plaut 

In this episode of “This Is Purdue,” we’re talking to Karen Plaut, Purdue University’s executive vice president for research.  Karen oversees Purdue’s expanding $600 million research enterprise, and under her leadership, researchers from across the university are working together to…

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Podcast Ep. 120: IndyGo President and CEO Jennifer Pyrz on the Value and Future of Public Transportation

In this episode of “This Is Purdue,” we’re talking to Jennifer Pyrz, president and CEO of IndyGo.  A Purdue engineering alumna, Jennifer (BS civil engineering ’95, MS civil engineering ’97) was appointed president and CEO of Indiana’s largest public transit…
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Q&A with a Purdue alumna making magic real as a theme park engineer

Read a Q&A with Carina Ferguson, who helps create roller coasters for theme parks.

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