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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

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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 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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Sarah Papabathini

article | Education

Community involvement inspires student at Purdue University in Indianapolis

Sarah Papabathini is making a difference every day — as a mentor, researcher, volunteer, princess and AI major When your schedule is as packed as Sarah Papabathini’s, only a pink weekly planner can contain it. “My planner is the Holy…
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Motorsports engineering alumna Lizzie Todd, a systems engineer for the Arrow McLaren IndyCar Team

article | Experience

From childhood racing fanatic to IndyCar engineer

Lizzie Todd remembers the childhood moment when a future racing engineer was born.

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article | Athletics

From baby brother to Boilermaker All-American

Dillon Thieneman is walking to class. The students lugging backpacks as they trudge past Jimmy John’s, Von’s and Harry’s don’t seem to notice an All-American is in their midst. Thieneman carries his backpack strapped over both shoulders. His destination is…
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Members of Purdue’s Cradle of Astronauts

podcast | Education

Podcast Ep. 107: Astronaut Panel From the Total Solar Eclipse Event at IMS, Presented by Purdue University

In this episode of “This Is Purdue,” we’re talking to five members of Purdue’s Cradle of Astronauts: Sirisha Bandla (BS aeronautical and astronautical engineering ’11), Drew Feustel (BS solid earth sciences ’89, MS geophysics ’91), Beth Moses (BS aeronautical and…
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