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National Pan-Hellenic Council: Nigel’s story

Purdue University’s Nigel Taylor shares how the historically Black Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. has been a true place of belonging for him on campus. Purdue hosts seven of the National Pan-Hellenic Council’s (NPHC) nine organizations. Learn more about Purdue’s…
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Phil Cook and Kate Young

podcast | Education

Podcast Ep. 69: Purdue Alum, TikTok Star Phil Cook Celebrates ‘Chem-o-ween’

In this episode of “This Is Purdue,” we’re talking to chemistry teacher and TikTok superstar Phil Cook. Listen as Phil (BS chemistry education ’00, MS education ’13) discusses his passion for education, his rise in Internet fame after just one…
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Chief Wiete

podcast | Education

Podcast Ep. 68: Boilermaker Alum Lesley Wiete’s Journey to Purdue Police Chief

In this episode of “This Is Purdue,” we’re talking to the new Purdue University Police Department (PUPD) Chief Lesley Wiete. Listen as Chief Wiete discusses her transition from attending Purdue as an undergraduate student to working for the PUPD for…
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Soneya Tamang is a sophomore at Purdue University.

article | Education

Purdue Polytechnic High School grad shares journey from refugee camp to college

Soneya Tamang’s experiences and education have led to passions for student organizations and mission trips.

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Gary, Quentin and Cammy stand with their arms around each other.

article | Education

Parent to parent: Making a financial plan for college

Cammy Betts says her son Quentin has always been money-conscious. A workable financial plan for college was essential.

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Colten Lewis is a sophomore pursuing a degree in organizational leadership.

article | Education

Successful leadership starts with caring about community

What does it take to become a strong leader? Colten Lewis has learned it all begins with community.

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Raven Colvin

video | Athletics

Raven Colvin: This is Persistence at Purdue University

Every set, every spike, every group study session and game won at Purdue University proves Raven Colvin’s drive for success is possible thanks to her #Boilermaker persistence. And she’s surrounded by her biggest fans: Coach Dave Shondell, her teammates, the…
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Alexia Robinette paints a mural, Pooja Anil poses at Rivian, Nick Mori rests against stone arch structure with the Budapest skyline in the background.

article | Education

Learning by doing

If it’s true that experience is the best teacher, then Purdue students learn from the best.

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Frank Dooley

podcast | Education

Podcast Ep. 67: Purdue Global Chancellor Frank Dooley: The Future is Fueled by Education

In this episode of “This Is Purdue,” we’re talking to Frank Dooley, chancellor of Purdue Global. Purdue Global is Purdue’s accredited and affordable online solution designed for the working adult with life experience, and often some college credit – but…
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Richard Benberry

article | Education

Taking a team approach to inspire students

Richard Benberry is the new principal for PPHS North, located at the former Broad Ripple High School building.

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Helen Bass Williams, Purdue’s first African American faculty member.

article | Education

Purdue’s First African American professor’s impact felt across generations

Decades after her death in 1991, several examples of pioneering educator Helen Bass Williams’ impact at Purdue persist.

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George Wodicka poses in the atrium at Martin C. Jischke Hall of Biomedical Engineering.

article | Experience

Student success, collaborations highlight Wodicka’s legacy at Purdue

From the beginning, George Wodicka believed a strong academic foundation would enhance Purdue biomedical engineering’s external success.

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