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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…
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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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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…
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Purdue’s University Hall renovations complete

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.

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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.

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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…
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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…
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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.

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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.

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