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Lynda Mitton

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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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Purdue Global fall commencement 2023 recap

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Purdue Global fall commencement 2023 recap

More than 2,200 #PurdueGlobal students crossed the finish line Oct. 21 at commencement ceremonies and events in West Lafayette. They celebrated with loved ones and met professors and classmates in person for the first time. All the work was worth…
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The Boilermaker statue outside Ross-Ade Stadium in West Lafayette, Indiana.

article | Experience

Persistence personified: Campus art brings Boilermaker spirit to life

You’ve walked by the Unfinished Block P and The Boilermaker a thousand times. But do you know the story behind them?

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Purdue’s “Piano Man,” Bruce Barker.

podcast | Experience

Podcast Ep. 94: ‘Piano Man’ Bruce Barker on His Purdue Experience, Playing in Front of Millions and Retirement

In this episode of “This Is Purdue,” we’re talking to Purdue’s “Piano Man,” Bruce Barker. Despite growing up in Lafayette, Bruce didn’t see himself attending Purdue. He wasn’t the best student while in school, and he didn’t peg himself as…
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Former Purdue Quarterback Curtis Painter on Playing for Coach Tiller

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Podcast Ep. 93: Former Purdue Quarterback Curtis Painter on Playing for Coach Tiller, His NFL Career and Returning Home to Indiana

In this episode of “This Is Purdue,” we’re talking to former Purdue football quarterback Curtis Painter. After Curtis’ time at Purdue, he stayed right here at home in Indiana, playing three seasons for the Indianapolis Colts before the Baltimore Ravens…
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A miniature replica of the university's over 2,600-acre campus.

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Campus history as seen within Purdue’s Campus Model

The Purdue Campus Model has been around since 1957, but not much is known about its beginnings. Learn about this hidden icon and how it is part of Purdue’s spirit.

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Purdue at DC

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Purdue@DC: Bringing together key semiconductor partners

Purdue has taken the lead among American universities in tackling our nation’s semiconductor concerns – and we’re not doing it alone. Boilermakers are teaming up with experts from government, industry and academia to “seize our silicon moment,” as Purdue President…
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Dave and Donna Beering

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Podcast Ep. 92: Dave and Donna Beering on Continuing Former Purdue President Dr. Steven Beering’s Legacy

In this episode of “This Is Purdue,” we’re talking to Dave and Donna Beering, proud alumni and son and daughter-in-law of Dr. Steven C. Beering, former Purdue president.   If you’re a Boilermaker, you’ve likely heard the name “Beering” or possibly…
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Engineering professor Andrew Whelton contributes to recovery efforts at communities impacted by wildfires like Maui, Hawaii.

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Purdue professor ‘brings the world’ to help after Maui, Hawaii, wildfires

The sense of purpose that initially inspired Andrew Whelton still pushes him to help at disaster sites today.

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