The Persistent Pursuit

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

Bringing the energy for fans and finding purpose

article | Experience

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

podcast | Education

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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Purdue’s mark on the Indianapolis 500

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Purdue Boilermakers in Space

The Purdue Memorial Union Turns 100

Taking Flight at Purdue University

Celebrating Purdue women in sports

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Jonathan Bailey standing in the Dinosphere® exhibit.

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Purdue alum directs tech at The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis

Jonathan Bailey manages tech for the largest children’s museum in the world.

Purdue biomedical engineering graduate Léony Boudreau

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Finding a new purpose when sports end

When concussions ended her Purdue basketball career, Léony Boudreau started down a path that led to a dream job with the NBA Léony Boudreau remembers the exact day that Purdue’s team doctors delivered the news she desperately did not want…

Kell Berliner poses, arms crossed, in a black Team USA shirt, in front of blue banners.

article | Education

5 ways you’re already thinking like a champion

Thanks to Guild and Team USA, a degree is in reach for Team USA hopeful Kell Berliner.

Scaffolding covers Purdue’s University Hall while renovations are being completed

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Restoring Purdue’s University Hall as a campus crown jewel

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

Shields is sitting at a desk in her home with a laptop computer open.

article | Education

An inspiring journey: Overcoming loss and pushing through the pandemic

Lisa Shields honored her son’s memory by pursuing her career dreams through Purdue Global.

Nicole Richardson Hicks delivers her commencement speech.

article | Education

Perseverance, passion for ABA drives Purdue Global alumna’s comeback

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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