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article | Education

Freshman and parents make college costs game plan

How an Indiana native who originally planned on enlisting before going to college found his path to Purdue Before his junior year of high school, Quentin Betts didn’t know if college might be in the realm of possibilities for him…
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video | Education

Making Connections: PPHS First Class | A Documentary Series

In this second episode of “PPHS First Class”, we follow Audrey (they/them), a senior at Purdue Polytechnic High School, as they become a better collaborator, make an impact on the robotics team and discover true joy and growth in learning….
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video | Education

Your Next Giant Leap Starts at Purdue

At Purdue, we’re a family of students and faculty, persistently pursuing and relentless rethinking. Looking at all angles and overcoming every obstacle — one small step at a time. We keep going, because discovery is in our DNA. Our best…
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article | Experience

Boilermaker super fans: A Purdue memorabilia buff

Purdue super fan Eddie Keister shares some of his favorite pieces of Purdue sports memorabilia In the mid-90s, Eddie Keister kept himself entertained while working at Bruno’s Pizza by looking at the enormous amount of Purdue memorabilia in Big O’s…
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Boilermaker super fans: Ambulance turned tailgate icon

Purdue super fans Andy and Betsy Eibling reflect on what it takes to turn an emergency vehicle into a tailgating hub Own a retrofitted Purdue vehicle? Know a Boilermaker with an unforgettable game day setup? We’re looking for tailgate rigs…
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video | Education

“Purdue Polytechnic High School First Class” – A Documentary

Produced by Purdue University, “PPHS First Class” is a documentary series telling the stories of three seniors from the first-ever graduating class of Purdue Polytechnic High School (PPHS) as they navigate their path to Purdue University a high school experience…
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podcast | Experience

Podcast Ep. 41: Former NFL Quarterback Jim Everett Reflects on His Time as a Boilermaker

In this episode of “This Is Purdue,” we’re talking to Jim Everett, former Purdue University and NFL quarterback, as he reflects on his football career.  Listen in as Jim discusses the 1984 trifecta win against Michigan, Ohio State, and Notre Dame in the same season while leading the…
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video | Education

The Data Mine | Purdue + Cummins Prepare Students with Real-World Experience in Data Analytics

At Purdue, we believe that the world is our classroom. Through The Data Mine, students from every college and discipline partner on real-world projects with corporations like Cummins. Collaborating with researchers and professionals, students help solve pressing issues — all…
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article | Experience

Boilermaker super fans: Leader of the Ross-Ade Brigade

President of the Ross-Ade Brigade and Purdue super fan Maddie Barondeau shares what it means to become a Boilermaker for life, even if you weren’t born into a Purdue family Growing up in a family of die-hard Mizzou football fans,…
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article | Education

Building a high school from the ground up

How an educator increased pathways to college by reinventing the high school experience INDIANAPOLIS — When Scott Bess took to the podium for Purdue Polytechnic High School Schweitzer Center at Englewood’s first commencement on June 11, he paused, looked out…
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video | Education

Scott Bess of Purdue Polytechnic High School is Reinventing Education

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Degree-in-3 program provides first-generation college student minimal debt, maximum benefit

How McKaya Simon sought out a value-packed college experience at Purdue before she leaps nearly debt-free into a career in child advocacy McKaya Simon knew early on that she would be paying for college herself. As a student from a…
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