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Astronaut Gus Grissom and the Liberty Bell 7

article | Experience

Remembering an American hero: Purdue’s first astronaut, Gus Grissom

Purdue astronaut Gus Grissom would have celebrated his 100th birthday on April 3, 2026.

Purdue history professor Randy Roberts stands in front of a bookshelf that contains many of his books on sports history

article | Education

 A Purdue professor helped legitimize sports history as a serious topic

Purdue alum historians say it’s easy to identify Randy Roberts’ influence on their work.

podcast | Experience

Podcast Ep. 144: In 49 Other States, It’s Just Basketball — Why Indiana Loves the Game

In this episode of “This Is Purdue,” we’re talking to Mark Montieth, author and sports journalist.   Mark is a renowned basketball historian with a decades-long career reporting for publications like the Indianapolis Star and Journal Gazette (Fort Wayne). As an…
Boilermaker basketball’s Trey Kaufman-Renn and College of Liberal Arts dean Christopher Yeomans

article | Athletics

The bigger game within the game

They cheer for a Purdue team and community. If the ball doesn’t fall through the rim, the pursuit continues.

article | Experience

Victor Walls: Exploring Purdue’s professional flight major

Meet Victor Walls, who’s had a lifelong passion to become a pilot.

article | Athletics

Farm fields to Final Four: Rob Blackman’s broadcasting journey

Making the most of the moment is what it’s all about for Rob Blackman, the voice of Purdue men’s basketball. Choosing words succinctly and wisely is an art form. That’s how one becomes 2025 Indiana Sportscaster of the Year, an…
Andrew Kinder wears a Hammer Down Cancer T-shirt and cheers from the crowd at Mackey Arena.

article | Research

Personal experiences with cancer drive Purdue’s research strides

Tyler Trent’s story still touches the lives of so many.

article | Experience

Fortifying a farm for generations

When the crowd leaps to its feet in Mackey Arena, thousands of fans cheer with a singular thunderous voice.

Two-year-old Callie Cochran is cradled in her dad’s arms, who’s standing next to her mom.

article | Research

Helping a toddler hear for the first time

Callie Cochran’s world was mostly quiet for the first two years of her life.

podcast | Experience

Podcast Ep. 143: Bracketology 101: How To Build a Winning Tournament Bracket

In this episode of “This Is Purdue,” we’re talking to Jerry Palm (BS computer science ’85), a nationally recognized bracketology savant. Jerry was previously the lead bracketologist at CBS Sports and has made countless national media appearances discussing all things college sports. Now he leads his…
Purdue University student Jack McKenna participates on Beast Games, a Prime Video show.

article | Experience

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.

article | Athletics

Layden-Zay leaves her mark in Purdue history

As her career comes to a close, Madison Layden-Zay is in a reflective mood. The fifth-year on the Purdue women’s basketball team is grateful for the opportunity and emphasizes the great experience of her last season. Throughout this final year,…