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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,…
A photo illustration depicting Purdue NFL draft prospects Tyrone Tracy, Aidan O’Connell and George Karlaftis participating in drills at the NFL Scouting Combine

article | Experience

Why is the NFL combine in Indy? A Purdue team doctor played a role.

If you wonder why the NFL combine is held in Indianapolis, start with Dr. Donald Shelbourne.

podcast | Experience

Podcast Ep. 142: The State of Student Well-being: What Gen Z and Gen Alpha Need Now

In this episode of “This Is Purdue,” we’re talking to Beth McCuskey, Purdue’s vice provost for student life.   Beth is a national thought leader on student mental health and has worked in higher education for over 30 years. She co-authored…

podcast | Experience

Podcast Ep. 141: Purdue Athletics Director Mike Bobinski on the Evolving World of College Sports

In this episode of “This Is Purdue,” we’re talking to Mike Bobinski, executive vice president and director of intercollegiate athletics at Purdue University.  Mike has been at Purdue for the last 10 years and has worked in college athletics for…
Purdue graduate students Hannah Pike and Ryan Hogg at the PUR-1 nuclear reactor

article | Education

Boilermakers share dream of shaping America’s nuclear future

Ryan Hogg and Hannah Pike dream of influencing the future of nuclear engineering.

Sunrise over Earth.

video

Purdue University is the Cradle of Astronauts®

Explore space with Boilermakers past and present. When it comes to space exploration, Purdue University stands out — 30 astronauts strong. Neil Armstrong (BS aeronautical engineering ’55) was the first person to walk on the #moon. Eugene Cernan (BS electrical…

article | Athletics

Purdue’s senior stalwarts aim for the mountaintop

Top-ranked Purdue had just taken care of business against overmatched Rutgers at the start of December, and the local media — the New Jersey media — was buzzing immediately afterward, waiting for the visiting coach to arrive at the postgame press…