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Collage of photos of Carina

article | Experience

Q&A with a Purdue alumna making magic real as a theme park engineer

Read a Q&A with Carina Ferguson, who helps create roller coasters for theme parks.

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Collage of Anika photos

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Q&A with a Purdue senior using chemical engineering to help the planet

Read a Q&A with Anika Bhoopalam, who wants to contribute toward combating the climate crisis.

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Podcast Ep. 119: ‘Boilers to Mars’ Film Premiere Panel with Former NASA Astronaut Drew Feustel, Purdue Professors Briony Horgan and Marshall Porterfield, and SpaceKids Global Founders Marc and Sharon Hagle

In this episode of “This Is Purdue,” we’re talking to former NASA astronaut and Purdue University Presidential Ambassador Drew Feustel (BS solid earth sciences ’89, MS geophysics ’91), Purdue professors and NASA contributors Briony Horgan and Marshall Porterfield, and SpaceKids…
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article | Athletics

Raising the net in Mackey

Two Mackey Arena appearances set to break Big Ten volleyball attendance record For Purdue volleyball coach Dave Shondell, the mission is always to take his program to the next level. Winning teams and high-achieving student-athletes on and off the court…
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Purdue Online master’s degree recipient Carlyn McClelland and her family at commencement

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From stay-at-home mom to director of preconstruction

Carlyn McClelland’s journey has made her a voice for change in the construction industry.

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Continue the celebration. Purdue Global Fall Graduation

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Purdue Global Fall 2024 Graduation

Join the celebration! Watch our fall 2024 graduation recap video to see the highlights of the Purdue Global community coming together in honor of the special day.  On Oct. 5, a record number of graduates, their families and faculty came…
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Podcast Ep. 118: Get To Know George Karlaftis — Former Purdue Football Star and Two-Time Super Bowl Champion With the Kansas City Chiefs

In this episode of “This Is Purdue,” we’re talking to George Karlaftis (BS selling and sales management ’21), Purdue football alum, current defensive end for the Kansas City Chiefs and two-time Super Bowl champion.  In this episode you will:  Follow…
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article | Athletics

Mark Herrmann: from Cradle of Quarterbacks to broadcast booth

Purdue football legend Mark Herrmann has quickly settled into a role as the Boilermakers’ radio color analyst Intelligent, humble and straightforward. In the broadcast booth, on the playing field and in Purdue’s athletics department, that is Mark Herrmann. The former…
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Celebrating International Podcast Day with ‘This Is Purdue’

Sept. 30 marks International Podcast Day “This Is Purdue” highlights stories about Boilermakers from across all disciplines, who, through research, innovation and determination, have persistently pursued their next giant leaps. Join us every other Thursday as we interview students, faculty…
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Podcast Ep. 117: ‘Joy of My Life’ — Celebrating Jay Gephart’s Purdue ‘All-American’ Marching Band Legacy 

In this episode of “This Is Purdue,” we’re talking to Jay Gephart, the Al G. Wright Chair of Purdue Bands & Orchestras, conductor of Purdue Wind Ensemble and director of the “All-American” Marching Band.  The prestigious marching band is known…
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Barbara Morgan in a NASA space suit.

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NASA astronauts and industry specialists prepare Purdue students

Mentors in the Leading Women Toward Space Careers program advise on lifelong success.

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Purdue engineering students Ben O’Brien, Takaharu Igarashi and Anika Bhoopalam

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Celebrating 150 years of Purdue engineering excellence 

The Purdue engineering incubator will continue to advance society in the years ahead.

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