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article | Athletics

Inside the mind of Purdue football coach Barry Odom

Barry Odom is a man in motion. He looks at his watch. He checks his buzzing phone. Competition for his time and attention is fierce. “What time do I get up?” says Odom, repeating a question. “The alarm usually goes…

podcast | Athletics

Podcast Ep. 133: Hard. Smart. Tough: A Conversation With Purdue Head Football Coach Barry Odom

In this episode of “This Is Purdue,” we’re talking to Barry Odom, Purdue University’s head football coach.   Last year, Coach Odom led the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, to its winningest season in over 40 years, and he’s bringing that…

video | Experience

How Purdue astronaut Neil Armstrong’s giant leap still inspires us today

Purdue created the Neil Armstrong Space Prize to pay tribute to the spirit of discovery that drove Armstrong throughout his life On July 20, 1969, Purdue engineer Neil Armstrong took arguably the most famous single step in human history.  But…
Kara Allen poses with her arms crossed and smiles into the camera.

article | Experience

Leading in times of crisis

Kara Allen has met senseless tragedy with courage and a drive to help others

Jim and Dori Dodson on the Broad Ripple Park Carousel.

article | Experience

Generations of Boilermakers, decades of giving back

The Dodsons are an inspiration because of their time spent volunteering in Indianapolis.

Leighellen in her cap and gown on stage accepted her Purdue Global degree.

article | Education

Influencer and book buyer: How I achieved my dream with Purdue Global

Read about Leighellen Landskov’s journey turning her passion for books into a career.

Images from the life of Purdue astronaut Neil Armstrong

article | Experience

How Neil Armstrong ‘spawned lots of aerospace engineers’ with one giant leap

Only a few events are so important that all of humanity uses them to mark time.

Lauryn DeLuca sits cross-legged in front of a blue banner background, a leg brace visible on her left leg.

article | Experience

U.S. Paralympian finds inspiration in others’ success

After U.S. Paralympian Lauryn DeLuca had to retire from sport at age 20, she took charge of what’s next.

Purdue Global Law School graduates standing for a picture with Dean Martin Pritikin.

article | Education

Perfect pass rate, admission to Indiana bar propels Purdue Global Law School

All Purdue Global Law School alums who sat for the bar passed on their first attempt.

Jonathan Bailey standing in the Dinosphere® exhibit.

article | Experience

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

article | Experience

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 In 2025, Purdue celebrates 50 years since the launch of its women’s athletic programs. As a part of…
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.