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

article | Experience

Bringing the energy for fans and finding purpose

Purdue alumna Olivia West brings the energy as the in-game host for the Indiana Pacers.

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.

Jalen Elrod looks ready to compete in the NCAA Championships.

article | Athletics

The inspiring story behind All-American Jalen Elrod

Purdue’s track standout, previously featured on Extreme Makeover: Home Edition, embodies ‘The Persistent Pursuit’ through and through Purdue women’s track star Jalen Elrod finds herself on the precipice of capping an illustrious—and unexpected—career in West Lafayette that has seen her…

podcast | Education

Podcast Ep. 132: What It Takes To Run March Madness — and How Purdue Is Training the Next Sports Pros

In this episode of “This Is Purdue,” we’re talking to Jeanne Boyd, executive director of sport management and senior advisor to the provost.  Jeanne is a leader in the sports industry. As the former managing director of the NCAA Division…
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.

Greg Etter sitting in the cockpit of a plane.

article | Experience

Purdue pilot reflects on his career in the Air Force and at Delta

Greg Etter enlisted in the Air Force, returned to Purdue to teach and then joined Delta.

Purdue senior math lecturer Kuan-Hua “Joe” Chen poses with colleagues and friends in his classroom.

article | Education

For this Purdue math lecturer, every student deserves a chance to succeed

Kuan-Hua “Joe” Chen received Purdue’s prestigious Excellence in Instruction Award for Lecturers.

Purdue assistant professor Yiwei Huang is surprised with a teaching award during class.

article | Education

Empowering students with purpose and passion

Purdue professors are honored for their inspiring dedication to student success.

Liz Brite after winning a 2025 Charles B. Murphy Award.

article | Education

Meet the 2025 winners of Purdue’s Charles B. Murphy Award

Read about the five winners of the Charles B. Murphy Award in 2025.

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Purdue Global Spring 2025 Graduation

This unforgettable weekend celebrated the comeback of thousands of students, with one standout moment making history: U.S. Paralympian Lauryn DeLuca became the first Team USA athlete to graduate from a Purdue Global program since the Guild and Team USA Learning…

podcast | Education

Podcast Ep. 131: From Purdue to the Indy 500: How Alex Turner Landed His Dream Job at Dallara

In this episode of “This Is Purdue,” we’re talking to Alex Turner, Purdue alum and design engineer at Dallara.  Alex is a 2022 graduate of Purdue’s motorsports engineering program and has used his skills and experience to earn his dream…

article | Athletics

Purdue baseball star Cook took long road to success

Purdue’s go-to closing pitcher has overcome more than his fair share of adversity through five seasons Sideways. Sidetracked. Sidearm. Three words to describe the standout pitching career of fifth-year closer Avery Cook, who concludes his Purdue career with one of…

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