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Nathan Moore, Dave Burchard, Tony Eisenhut and Mike Dilts

article | Education

Purdue innovation takes the lead at Olympic swimming pool project in Lucas Oil Stadium

Boilermakers pioneer aquatic sports innovation at historic Olympic swim trials event On May 6, 2024, two days after a packed George Strait concert in Lucas Oil Stadium, trucks loaded full of steel, PVC piping, scaffolding and more lined up to…
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Purdue swimmer Masy Folcik

article | Athletics

Masy Folcik’s challenging journey back to the U.S. Olympic Team Trials

The Purdue swimmer qualified for the Olympic Trials less than a year after undergoing surgery on both hips For quite some time afterward, Masy Folcik found herself watching and rewatching video of the race where she officially qualified to swim…
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Patrick Cavanaugh demonstrates a virtual cycling trainer.

article | Research

Helping virtual cycling belong on the global stage

Purdue experts aid effort to prepare virtual sport for its Olympic moment Picture a group of Olympic cyclists nearing the final incline in a fierce race for a gold medal. As they begin their climb up the steep hill, they…
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Noah Pumphrey

article | Education

Cybersecurity student’s persistence leads to exceptional opportunities 

Noah Pumphrey is building his career on a foundation of hands-on learning and practical experiences Noah Pumphrey, a Purdue cybersecurity student in Indianapolis, has taken a disciplined approach to his education. The result has been a nationally competitive scholarship, a…
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podcast | Education

Podcast Ep. 109: The Future of Purdue Airport’s Commercial Flight Service and the History Behind Purdue Aviation

In this episode of “This Is Purdue,” we’re discussing the return of commercial flights to the Purdue University Airport and highlighting the university’s renowned history in aviation. Listen as Adam Baxmeyer (BS aviation administration ’02; MPA ’22, Purdue Global), director…
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boilers to mars

video | Experience

Boilers to Mars

A legacy of innovation for over 155 years. A fictional crew of four Boilermakers. A first-of-its-kind story, told in just 10 minutes. Purdue University presents “Boilers to Mars.” The university’s short film explores what it will take to go to…
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Purdue student and Indianapolis Motor Speedway intern Erica Hedrick poses trackside.

article | Experience

IMS internship uncovers student’s love for planning, client services

Erica Hedrick’s summer job at Indianapolis Motor Speedway revealed a potential career path.

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podcast | Experience

Podcast Ep. 108: The Making of the Indy 500: Meet the Boilermakers Behind the Scenes of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway’s ‘Greatest Spectacle in Racing’

In this episode of “This Is Purdue,” we’re talking to three Boilermakers who work behind the scenes at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway to execute “The Greatest Spectacle in Racing” — the Indianapolis 500. Listen as David Letherman (BS management ’15),…
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article | Athletics

Emotional glow of Purdue’s tournament run

Former Purdue basketball players happy to see Matt Painter, program make long-awaited trip to the Final Four Matt Painter is not a crier.Matter of fact, relative to his profession, Purdue’s men’s basketball coach is as emotionless as they come, at…
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Artist Justin Vining paints at an Indy 500 practice at Indianapolis Motor Speedway

article | Experience

Indy 500 artist moved by deep connections he observes at racetrack

Alumni artist Justin Vining believes the bonds people build during the month of May tie into the meaning of life Artist Justin Vining wasn’t exactly a racing fanatic when he first sought an opportunity to paint at the Indianapolis Motor…
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Relive the Magic. Purdue Global Spring Graduation

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Purdue Global Spring 2024 Graduation

Join in on all the joyous moments. Watch the spring 2024 graduation to see the Purdue Global community celebrate success!  On May 4, graduates, their families and faculty came together on Purdue University’s West Lafayette campus for ceremonies and events…
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A woman in her 40s with long blond hair is pictured in black and white, facing forward and smiling.

article | Education

‘My family is everything, and I won’t let the past hold us back’

Most people would say full-time work, five kids and school are too much. Amber Martin would not.

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