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Purdue Polytechnic High School Preps Students for College

A sixth-grade field trip to Purdue University’s West Lafayette campus sealed Kayla Owens’ fate. From that day forward, she was destined to become a Boilermaker. As a member of the first graduating class of Purdue Polytechnic High School in Indianapolis,…

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A pipeline to Purdue: PPHS prepares students to pursue college dreams

A sixth-grade field trip to Purdue University’s West Lafayette campus sealed Kayla Owens’ fate. From that day forward, she was destined to become a Boilermaker.

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Pete Around Purdue: Card Quad Tour

Have you seen Pete around Purdue? We saw him with our Admissions Ambassador Maya Birhiray in Cary Quad! Pete loves living on campus, and so do over 90% of first year students. Explore campus through our virtual tour. https://tour.purdue.edu​

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What is a Boiler Ambassador?

Our goal is this: to share the stories of Boilermakers. We want to highlight the small steps you take that lead into your next giant leap. We are Purdue students for Purdue students. We are Boiler Ambassadors!

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Personalized learning environment enables students to thrive

After years of struggling in a traditional school, PPHS was the perfect fit Ty Tillman never excelled in a traditional classroom setting. An inquisitive, creative student, he struggled with sitting still in a rigid desk for most of the day….

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Pete Around Purdue: Bell Tower Tour

Have you seen Pete around Purdue? We think he was last seen with our Admissions Ambassador Kevin Morton near the Bell Tower. Don’t stand on the seal, Pete! Explore campus through our virtual tour. https://tour.purdue.edu

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Purdue’s can’t-miss traditions for new Boilermakers

Current students share some of their favorite “only Purdue” moments from their time on campus. Trends may come and go, but Boilermaker traditions are timeless. We asked current students to share their favorite Purdue traditions with the incoming freshmen class. …

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Pete Around Purdue: Mackey Arena Tour

Have you seen Pete around Purdue? We spotted him and our Admissions Ambassador Alexandria Shinkan at Mackey Arena where the Big Dance is underway! Want a closer look at the home of Boilermaker basketball? Explore campus through our virtual tour….

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Keeanna Warren: Inspiring the Leaders of Tomorrow

Keeanna Warren, founding principal at Purdue Polytechnic High School North, discusses the PPHS mission, its growth and her role as a leader at the Broad Ripple, Indiana location.

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New friends and opportunities with every small step

Supportive communities a game-changer for new students As a junior at Purdue University, Lindsay Harper is thriving. She’s vice president of Women in Technology, participates in a mentorship program for Women in the Polytechnic Institute and serves as an ambassador…

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More people. Countless opportunities. Better connection.

When he considers that he’s one of more than 34,000 undergraduate students at Purdue, Mitchell Demerly sees innumerable opportunities for friendships, connections and support. “I view Purdue’s large size as one of its biggest strengths,” he says. “With so many…

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Bold and creative outreach addresses college and career readiness

Purdue Polytechnic HS provides pathway to Purdue for underrepresented minority students As Gary Bertoline was transforming Purdue University’s former College of Technology into Purdue Polytechnic Institute, two ideas struck him in a goal to include more high-impact educational practices for preparing…