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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 Léony Boudreau remembers the exact day that Purdue’s team doctors delivered the news she desperately did not want…
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.

Scaffolding covers Purdue’s University Hall while renovations are being completed

article | Experience

Restoring Purdue’s University Hall as a campus crown jewel

There was no reason for most visitors to go inside Purdue’s University Hall. Until now.

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.

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