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Students involved in the motorsports engineering program standing on the track.

article | Education

Motorsports engineering program is fueling the industry’s future

Purdue University in Indianapolis is helping launch racing careers and create unparalleled opportunities for students.

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Come back stronger with Purdue Global

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It’s time to earn your degree | Come back and move forward with Purdue Global

#PurdueGlobal is Purdue’s online university for working adults — built for people like you. Backed by #PurdueUniversity, one of the most respected universities in the nation, it’s a degree you can be proud of.

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Stephen McKinley Henderson

podcast | Education

Podcast Ep. 88: ‘Dune’ Star, Tony Nominee Stephen McKinley Henderson Reflects on Purdue Theatre Education

In this episode of “This Is Purdue,” we’re talking to Tony-nominated actor and “Dune” star Stephen McKinley Henderson (MA theatre ’77).

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Podcast Ep. 87: Purdue Research Series | A Look Into Food Safety, Security and Sustainability With Amanda Deering and Haley Oliver

In this episode of “This Is Purdue,” we’re talking to Amanda Deering and Haley Oliver from Purdue University’s Department of Food Science. This marks the second episode in our Purdue Research Series, which shares how Purdue provides practical solutions to…
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Doriane Sossou smiles at the camera, standing in a lab with metal machinery behind her.

article | Education

A Vision of a More Food-Secure World

While growing up in Benin in western Africa, Doriane Sossou saw how food insecurity affected those around her.

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Afsan Bhadelia

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‘Health care is a fundamental human right’

By the time she reached middle school, Afsan Bhadelia had lived in Asia, the Middle East, Europe and North America. With two parents trained in the medical field — her father is a neuroradiologist and her mother studied biomedicine — she gained early exposure to differences among health systems around the world.

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Susan Edgell

podcast | Education

Podcast Ep. 86 – Susan Edgell Discusses How Her Mother, Virginia Ferris, Became the First Woman Appointed to Purdue Agriculture Faculty

In this episode of “This Is Purdue,” we’re talking to Susan Edgell, the daughter of Purdue University trailblazer Virginia Ferris. Virginia was the first woman appointed to the College of Agriculture faculty and had a significant influence on the department’s…
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Chandra Whippen, a Purdue Global graduate.

article | Education

Becoming an IT expert with a Purdue Global bachelor’s degree

Chandra Whippen wanted to find a way to combine veterinary medicine knowledge and IT skills.

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Alyssa Rodriguez at desk.

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Pride and Persistence

After years of changing schools, Alyssa Rodriguez craved stability. When Purdue opened a high school, it was the perfect fit.

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Patricia Wolf

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Investigating the link between the gut microbiome and food insecurity

Growing up, Patricia Wolf, an assistant professor in the Department of Nutrition Science in Purdue’s College of Health and Human Sciences, was among the 10% of U.S. households facing food insecurity. “These experiences influenced my interest in researching how food insecurity might relate to health,” Wolf says.

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Podcast Ep. 85: Purdue Research Series | A Look Into Semiconductors With Mark Lundstrom

In this episode of “This Is Purdue,” we’re featuring the first guest in our Purdue Research Series, Mark Lundstrom, Purdue University’s chief semiconductor officer.  We’re sharing how Purdue provides practical solutions to the world’s toughest challenges in this new series.  …
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Luke Peterson, a General Motors employee and Purdue Global graduate

article | Education

Luke’s story: The puzzle-solving appeal of cybersecurity

Every day at work, I use the data and risk analysis skills that I got from Purdue Global.

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