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article | Athletics

Inside the mind of Purdue football coach Barry Odom

Barry Odom is a man in motion. He looks at his watch. He checks his buzzing phone. Competition for his time and attention is fierce. “What time do I get up?” says Odom, repeating a question. “The alarm usually goes…

podcast | Athletics

Podcast Ep. 133: Hard. Smart. Tough: A Conversation With Purdue Head Football Coach Barry Odom

In this episode of “This Is Purdue,” we’re talking to Barry Odom, Purdue University’s head football coach.   Last year, Coach Odom led the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, to its winningest season in over 40 years, and he’s bringing that…

video | Experience

How Purdue astronaut Neil Armstrong’s giant leap still inspires us today

Purdue created the Neil Armstrong Space Prize to pay tribute to the spirit of discovery that drove Armstrong throughout his life On July 20, 1969, Purdue engineer Neil Armstrong took arguably the most famous single step in human history.  But…
Kara Allen poses with her arms crossed and smiles into the camera.

article | Experience

Leading in times of crisis

Kara Allen has met senseless tragedy with courage and a drive to help others

Jim and Dori Dodson on the Broad Ripple Park Carousel.

article | Experience

Generations of Boilermakers, decades of giving back

The Dodsons are an inspiration because of their time spent volunteering in Indianapolis.

Images from the life of Purdue astronaut Neil Armstrong

article | Experience

How Neil Armstrong ‘spawned lots of aerospace engineers’ with one giant leap

Only a few events are so important that all of humanity uses them to mark time.

Purdue Global Law School graduates standing for a picture with Dean Martin Pritikin.

article | Education

Perfect pass rate, admission to Indiana bar propels Purdue Global Law School

All Purdue Global Law School alums who sat for the bar passed on their first attempt.

Jonathan Bailey standing in the Dinosphere® exhibit.

article | Experience

Purdue alum directs tech at The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis

Jonathan Bailey manages tech for the largest children’s museum in the world.

Purdue biomedical engineering graduate Léony Boudreau

article | Experience

Finding a new purpose when sports end

When concussions ended her Purdue basketball career, Léony Boudreau started down a path that led to a dream job with the NBA In 2025, Purdue celebrates 50 years since the launch of its women’s athletic programs. As a part of…
Purdue’s University Hall renovations complete

article | Experience

Restoring Purdue’s University Hall as a campus crown jewel

There was no reason for most visitors to go inside Purdue’s University Hall. Until now.

Olivia West poses in Gainbridge Fieldhouse holding a mic and smiling into the camera.

article | Experience

Bringing the energy for fans and finding purpose

Purdue alumna Olivia West brings the energy as the in-game host for the Indiana Pacers.

Jalen Elrod looks ready to compete in the NCAA Championships.

article | Athletics

The inspiring story behind All-American Jalen Elrod

Purdue’s track standout, previously featured on Extreme Makeover: Home Edition, embodies ‘The Persistent Pursuit’ through and through Purdue women’s track star Jalen Elrod finds herself on the precipice of capping an illustrious—and unexpected—career in West Lafayette that has seen her…