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Molly, Bill and Sam Walker share a special family bond in the Purdue Christmas Show

article | Experience

Celebrating 90 years of Christmas cheer

The Purdue Christmas Show tradition is full of cross-generational connections between family members

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Darrell Smith, a Purdue maintenance technician and longtime caretaker of the Purdue Memorial Union Christmas tree

article | Experience

A special holiday tradition and a tribute to a beloved spouse

The Purdue Memorial Union Christmas tree is the centerpiece of one of the university’s most beloved traditions.

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Alan's journey to the stage.

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A U.S. sergeant major’s journey to his #PurdueGlobal diploma

U.S. Army Sgt. Maj. Alan Thomas is #PurdueGlobalProud. Thomas says that although he’s already reached the highest enlisted rank in the Army, there was a certain pride he could only feel by finally earning the bachelor’s degree he’s considered most…
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Beth Moses

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Presidential Lecture Series: Beth Moses

Commercial space pioneer Beth Moses, who has successfully completed six spaceflights for Virgin Galactic and serves as its chief astronaut instructor, joined Purdue President Mung Chiang for a conversation as part of the Presidential Lecture Series. The public event, titled…
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The Possibilities of Purdue: What Comes Next? 

At Purdue University, there’s something more that motivates us. It’s a belief that tomorrow can be better than today — and that we have the power to change the world through small steps and giant leaps.   From computer science to AI,…
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Two students sit in front of a large sculpture of a head made of bricks.

article | Experience

Purdue art that’s larger than life

Purdue is home to spectacular art, from the interplanetary VOSS model to the extravagance of Faustino Aizkorbe’s Transformation.

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Sangtae Kim

podcast | Education

Podcast Ep. 96: Sangtae Kim on Leading the Davidson School of Chemical Engineering and the Importance of Purdue’s ‘Excellence at Scale’

In this episode of “This Is Purdue,” we’re talking to Sangtae Kim, the Jay and Cynthia Ihlenfeld Head of Chemical Engineering and Distinguished Professor. Sangtae dives into his family background — including what it was like growing up in a…
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Apple varieties next to an apple pie.

article | Research

Boilermakers have changed the way the world eats

From apple varieties to the formula for chicken nuggets, Boilermakers have taken giant leaps in food science.

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Lynda Mitton

article | Education

Meet Lynda: A Purdue Global professor explains the why behind the work

Working in addiction, for me, was driven by a personal motto of mine: “Go back and get the others.”

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When wildfires strike, Andrew Whelton goes into action

Purdue engineering professor Andrew Whelton is driven to help people. He found an opportunity to do that through disaster response.  When communities are hit by devastating wildfires, water contamination can delay their recovery. Whelton, a water quality expert, provides guidance…
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Purdue Global is dedicated to supporting military students and their families

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Purdue Global is dedicated to supporting military students and their families.

When Nina wanted to start a new career, she appreciated the Purdue Global advisors who specifically help guide service members. For Kelvin, having Purdue Global faculty who understood the responsibilities of military students was vital in finishing his degree. Dottie,…
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Podcast Ep. 95: Football Legend Leroy Keyes’ Wife, Monica, on Earning Her Master’s Degree at Purdue, Raising Their Family in the Boilermaker Community and Her Husband’s Legacy

In this episode of “This Is Purdue,” we’re talking to Monica Keyes, wife of the late Purdue icon and former Boilermaker football player and coach Leroy Keyes.  Turns out, the couple met in a church bowling league in Philadelphia, Monica’s…
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