article Reaching rural residents with colorectal cancer screenings Michael Preston, an assistant professor of pharmacy practice in Purdue University’s College of Pharmacy, seeks to understand the barriers that prevent individuals from seeking evidence-based interventions such as cancer screenings. He develops health initiatives that provide road maps for engaging communities that tend to be underrepresented, rural and under-resourced. Learn More
podcast | Education Podcast Ep. 84 – Deputy Athletics Director Tiffini Grimes Discusses the Spirit of Purdue Athletics and Proud Return to Her Alma Mater In this episode of “This Is Purdue,” we’re talking to Tiffini Grimes (BA political science ’05), Purdue University’s deputy athletics director and senior woman administrator. This Boilermaker alumna highlights her journey in collegiate athletics as she made her way from… Learn More
article | Education Tony nominee Stephen McKinley Henderson on his journey to the top Henderson was introduced to the stage when an aunt put him and his brother on a tour of local churches. Learn More
article | Education It’s never too late to come back. ‘Purdue Global was built for working adults like us.’ The most striking thing about Joe and Donna is how proud they are of one another. Learn More
article | Education Finding a place to belong with Purdue Polytechnic High Schools Because of the small classes and connection with coaches, PPHS had an immediate appeal for Sanai Johnson. Learn More
article | Education An open classroom environment fuels curiosity Looking back at who he was his freshman year of high school, Medger Hansboro can barely believe his own transformation. Learn More
podcast | Education Podcast Ep. 83: IndyCar Engineers, Purdue Alums Talk Team Penske Legacy and Indy 500 In this episode of “This Is Purdue,” we’re talking to Matt Kuebel and Mike Koenigs, Team Penske IndyCar engineers and Purdue University alums. Listen as Matt (BS mechanical engineering ’22) and Mike (MS aeronautical and astronautical engineering ’03) discuss their… Learn More
article | Education Developing persistence at Purdue Polytechnic High Schools Jay Williams started dreaming about attending Purdue University after seeing a commercial for the engineering program at 8 years old. Learn More
video Purdue Global Spring 2023 Commencement Ceremonies, receptions and dinners took place on Purdue’s campus in West Lafayette, Indiana, on May 5-6. Graduates enjoyed every event surrounded by family and friends. After all of their work, Purdue Global has prepared them for more – more opportunity,… Learn More
article | Education An exclusive IndyCar partnership: Behind the scenes of Purdue’s work with Juncos Hollinger Racing Not every internship showcases your work at 200 mph on national television. Purdue’s exclusive internship with Juncos does. Learn More
article | Education ‘Purdue Global moved me forward’ Lauren had a vision for her life. This is the story of the detours – and comebacks – along the way. Learn More
article Harnessing the power of social media for preventive health Soojung Jo had just completed her master’s in nursing informatics at Seoul National University when the Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS) outbreak spread through South Korea in 2015. At the time, Jo was working in the Gyeonggi Infectious Control Center, operated by the Korea Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Learn More