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Tony Butkovich carries the ball in a 1943 team photo.

article | Athletics

Before ‘The Mosquito Bowl,’ Tony Butkovich was a Purdue Marine trainee

Tony Butkovich’s story of sacrifice will soon come alive for a new generation.

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article | Athletics

Easterbrook’s Walker Cup journey sets the stage for Purdue men’s golf

Sam Easterbrook made history in early September. The senior Purdue golfer was the first Boilermaker in 43 years to compete in the prestigious Walker Cup, the world’s top team amateur golf event. The competition pits the top United States amateur…
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findng amelia

podcast | Education

“Finding Amelia” A Podcast Miniseries About the Search for Amelia Earhart’s Missing Plane

On what would’ve been Amelia Earhart’s 129th birthday — July 24, 2026 — the Purdue Research Foundation and the Archaeological Legacy Institute announced a renewed joint effort to identify Amelia Earhart’s missing university-sponsored plane. Ahead of this search expedition, “This…
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Three people standing by the side of the ambulance.

article | Experience

Purdue tailgate legends: The ‘Boilermaker Bambulance’

Football fans can find this celebrated tailgate rig parked at the top of Slayter Hill.

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Two women standing side-by-side and smiling against a dark paneled backdrop, with a podcast microphone icon visible in the bottom right corner.

podcast | Education

Episode 153: Why Focus Feels Harder Today and How To Train Your Brain

In this episode of “This Is Purdue,” we’re talking to two professors in the Daniels School of Business: Allie Gabriel, the Thomas J. Howatt Chair in Management in the Organizational Behavior and Human Resource Management Department and director of the…
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article | Education

Keeping up with the pace of innovation: Purdue x Accenture

See how Purdue and Accenture connect on smart manufacturing and workforce development.

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The Vandewalle family’s bus.

article | Experience

Purdue tailgate legends: The Vandewalle family’s customized bus 

The Vandewalles used visual cues from all eight iterations of the Boilermaker Special.

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A Purdue researcher works with a hellbender salamander.

article | Research

Minecraft meets the hellbender 

The hellbender salamander will never win an amphibian beauty pageant.

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Magdelyn Wyman points to a book.

article | Experience

Magdelyn Wyman: Providing English education for the next generation

Meet Magdelyn Wyman, who enjoys her educational path and overall Purdue experience.

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article | Athletics

Shondell makes history

When the victory total flipped from 512 to 513, it made Purdue Athletics history. It was more than another win against a ranked foe for Purdue volleyball. Much more.

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Stephanie Pemberton in front of Colts logo

podcast | Education

Episode 152: The Future of Sports Careers: From the NFL Fan Experience to Data Analytics

In this episode of “This Is Purdue,” we’re talking to Stephanie Pemberton (BA communication ’05), senior vice president of marketing for the Indianapolis Colts. For over 20 years, Stephanie has worked in multiple marketing and community relations roles within the…
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article | Experience

Purdue tailgate legends: The bread truck

This group of friends has become like family as they gather around a tailgate vehicle.

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