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Preeti Sivasankar

podcast | Research

Podcast Ep. 115: Purdue Research Series | A Look Into Speech, Language and Hearing Sciences Innovations With Preeti Sivasankar

In this episode of “This Is Purdue,” we’re talking to Preeti Sivasankar, Purdue University’s vice president for research innovation and professor in the Department of Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences. Societal transformation begins with research, and no one knows this…

article | Athletics

Purdue Olympian Chukwuebuka Enekwechi reflects on Paris experience

Chukwuebuka Enekwechi, former Purdue Track & Field star, was proud to represent his country and alma mater at the Olympics.

Ken Jennings and Adriana Harmeyer

podcast | Experience

Podcast Ep. 114: Go Behind the Scenes of ‘Jeopardy!’ with Purdue’s Super-Champion Adriana Harmeyer

In this episode of “This Is Purdue,” we’re talking to Adriana Harmeyer, clinical assistant professor and archivist for university history, and “Jeopardy!” super-champion. In May and June 2024, Adriana earned super-champion status after winning 15 consecutive games of “Jeopardy!” As…
Patti Bertolino is wearing her cap and gown and holding up her diploma while laughing in triumph.

article | Education

‘Life is too short for a boring career’ 

At 50, fun-loving Patti Bertolino says Purdue Global redeemed her opportunity to earn the master’s degree she always wanted. Patti Bertolino (MS instructional design ’24, Purdue Global) is never boring. She really hates boring.  Her favorite leisure activities are all…
Jan-Anders Mansson

podcast | Research

Podcast Ep. 113: Purdue Research Series | A Look Into Sports Engineering and Its Impact on the Olympic Games With Jan-Anders Mansson

In this episode of “This Is Purdue,” we’re talking to Jan-Anders Mansson, executive director of the Ray Ewry Sports Engineering Center and Distinguished Professor of Materials and Chemical Engineering at Purdue. Sports engineering affects everyone, from those dedicated to getting…

article | Athletics

Boilermaker Olympians on the world stage

Boilermaker athletes will compete in swimming, diving, volleyball, golf and track-and-field events.

Rose Hollermann, wearing a Team USA jacket, is spinning a basketball on one finger and smiling.

article | Education

Guild partnership with Team USA has athlete chasing down the next dream

U.S. Paralympian Rose Hollermann is making her comeback

Beth Bostwick

podcast | Education

Podcast Ep. 112: Entrepreneur Beth Bostwick Discusses Her Passion for Purdue Innovates and Her Hopes for Boilermakers in Startup Culture

In this episode of “This Is Purdue,” we’re talking to Beth Bostwick, serial entrepreneur and author. As a prominent entrepreneur and mentor within Purdue Innovates, Beth (MS human resources ’89) provides passionate insights into the world of startups and details…
Patrick Cavanaugh demonstrates a virtual cycling trainer.

video | Research

Battling e-doping in virtual cycling 

For virtual cycling to become an Olympic sport, its organizers must find a way to make the competition fair for all riders.  That’s why Boilermakers like Patrick Cavanaugh are stepping up, battling e-doping in virtual cycling.  Cavanaugh (BS aeronautical and…

article | Athletics

Boilermakers Beyond Borders: a transformative trip to Costa Rica

Purdue student-athletes, staffers travel abroad to build athletics court for underserved youth The mission is simple. It couldn’t be any more straightforward. “Transforming lives through building courts and cultural exchange.” It states that right on the Courts for Kids website….
Black-and-white photo of a blonde woman wearing a black short-sleeved shirt, hand in pocket and smiling.

article | Experience

‘Purdue Global made my dream job possible’ 

It would have been easy for Mandy to decide her dream job was just out of reach. But she didn’t.

Sade Adeojo holds her diploma with Purdue Global Chancellor Frank Dooley at graduation.

article | Education

The path from Nigeria to a future in medicine in the U.S.

Sade Adeojo’s achievements are fueled by her passion to help others.

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