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Author and historian Angie Klink holds some of her Purdue history books

article | Experience

5 legendary Purdue women every Boilermaker should know

Historian Angie Klink shares why these are five women every Boilermaker should know

podcast | Education

Podcast Ep. 127: Behind the Scenes of Wrigley Field with Cubs Head Groundskeeper Dan Kiermaier

In this episode of “This Is Purdue,” we’re talking to Dan Kiermaier (BS turf management and science ’12), head groundskeeper for the Chicago Cubs.  Dan is living out his dream career — one that would make his 10-year-old self extremely…
Purdue Grand Prix alums Al Wurster, Dave Fuhrman and Bill Shumaker hold up an Indianapolis Motor Speedway brick with Purdue Grand Prix Foundation president Wil Rohrbach.

article | Experience

Bringing a treasured Indy 500 tradition to the Purdue Grand Prix

Only two U.S. racetracks have original bricks from the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

article | Athletics

International stage for Purdue’s Krivokapic

Purdue men’s tennis star Aleksa Krivokapic competes in China for his native Montenegro The tears welled up as the music played. Aleksa Krivokapic couldn’t hold back as the national anthem of Montenegro — his national anthem — played during the…

podcast | Education

Podcast Ep. 126: Behind Disney’s Magic: Senior Technical Director Eric Hall on Theatre Engineering and Pyrotechnics at ‘The Most Magical Place on Earth’ 

In this episode of “This Is Purdue,” we’re talking to Eric Hall (BS multidisciplinary engineering ’95), senior technical director at Disney Live Entertainment. Eric recently celebrated 30 years at Disney, and he’s instrumental in the safety, execution and enchantment behind…

article | Athletics

The making of Mackey magic

It takes careful planning and extensive teamwork to create a memorable fan experience at Mackey Arena It mirrors Coach Matt Painter’s renowned men’s basketball program. The behind-the-scenes crew that makes the Mackey Arena experience unique for Purdue fans through its…

podcast | Research

Podcast Ep. 125: Purdue Professors Brandon Boor and Nusrat Jung on Their Groundbreaking Indoor Air Quality Research in First-of-Its-Kind Tiny House Lab

In this episode of “This Is Purdue,” we’re talking to Brandon Boor, the Dr. Margery E. Hoffman Associate Professor in Civil Engineering, and Nusrat Jung, assistant professor of civil engineering.  What’s in the air we breathe indoors? That’s what Brandon…
Anneliese Williams, winner of the 2024 Tyler Trent Award.

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2024 Tyler Trent Award recognizes trailblazing health advocate

Anneliese Williams demonstrated bravery and dedication in the face of adversity.

article | Athletics

From cradle to champions: 50 seasons of Purdue women’s sports

Strong leaders highlight the half-century of women’s athletics at Purdue Carol Mertler’s timing couldn’t have been better. A high school and college coach in several sports, Mertler decided to earn a doctorate at Ohio State in the early 1970s. At…

podcast | Experience

Podcast Ep. 124: Renee Thomas on Helping College Students Find Their Community at Purdue University

In this episode of “This Is Purdue,” we’re talking to Renee Thomas, Purdue University’s associate vice provost for student access and community engagement.  For more than 35 years, Renee has increased educational opportunities for thousands of Boilermakers.  In this episode,…
Ashley sits on her luge sled in front of a backdrop made up of tall blue banners. She’s wearing a light gray official Team USA jacket.

article | Experience

Guild partnership with Team USA helps athlete plan for what’s next

The Guild and Team USA Learning Network is helping Ashley come back with Purdue Global.

A group of Purdue students and researchers.

article | Research

This is where: Purdue and Rolls-Royce safeguard our future

Purdue and Rolls-Royce are leading the world in what’s next for aerospace research.

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