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Purdue boiler train

article | Experience

Meet Logan Cassady and his Purdue train tattoo

Name: Logan Cassady Graduation year: 2019 Major/area of study: Mechanical Engineering Technology Current career: Sales engineer for Ryan Fireprotection As the only person in his family with a tattoo, this Boilermaker knew he wanted a Purdue train tattoo to commemorate…
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Tattoo of Michael Davis and Isaak Davis

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Starting a new Purdue family tattoo tradition

Name: Michael Davis and Isaak DavisGraduation year: 1992 for dad and 2019 for sonMajor/area of study: Law and society (criminology) for dad; hospitality and tourism management for sonCurrent career: Michael is a retired police officer, currently working in the electric…
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Purdue tattoo

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A Boilermaker Special train tattoo

Name: Samuel KornicksGraduation year: 2015Major/area of study: Double major in political science/law and society with a minor in forensics.Current career: Full-time firefighter/EMT for the city of Lebanon, Indiana Meet the firefighter who is on the Boilermaker Special hype train. 1….
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Gavin's tatto

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A Purdue Pete vintage tattoo

Name: Gavin Gordon Purdue connection: I’m a huge fan, and so is my family! Current career: I work in the mental health industry at a hospital, and I’m a former case manager. Meet the Purdue football fan with a vintage-inspired Purdue…
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Nolan tattoo

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A tattoo that is a monument to Purdue’s impact

Name: Nolan SharplessGraduation year: 2021Major/area of study: Computer scienceCurrent career: I am a software engineer. Meet Nolan, whose love for Purdue and its iconic symbols inspired him to permanently mark his body in tribute. 1. Tell us about your Purdue…
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Preeti Sivasankar

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Facilitating communication across generations

Through their teaching, research and clinical work, Purdue’s speech-language pathologists address a variety of factors that can disrupt the communication process.

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Angela Ashmore and IndyCar driver Marcus Ericsson, with Chip Ganassi Racing’s No. 8 Huski Chocolate Honda

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Podcast Ep. 61: Purdue’s Angela Ashmore Makes History as First Woman IndyCar Crew Member to Win Indy 500

What’s it like to be a part of a winning Indianapolis 500 team? And even more, what’s it like to be the first woman IndyCar crew member to win this iconic race? In this episode of “This Is Purdue,” we’re…
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Nurturing educational innovation

Lacey Beatty wanted to be a sign language interpreter. Now as Purdue Polytechnic High Schools’ Director of Leadership Development & Support, she continues to advocate for the students and coaches she serves.

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Empowering students and Indy’s east side for future success

When Jacob Pactor is chatting with Purdue Polytechnic High School students, he talks about the best grade he ever earned.

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Coming full circle and going full speed ahead

Learn how South Bend native Justin Zobrosky is reimagining students’ high school experiences.

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Akin Ayodele

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Podcast Ep. 60: Former NFL Player Akin Ayodele on How a Purdue Scholarship Changed His Life

In this episode of “This Is Purdue,” we’re talking to Akin Ayodele, former Purdue football defensive end, co-captain of the 2001 Rose Bowl team and NFL linebacker. Akin, a Texas native, shares how former Purdue football head coach Joe Tiller’s…
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Eric Richardson

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Building highways to success

The inspiration and support Eric Richardson has received through a new engineering scholarship started with Lewis’ legacy.

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