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When gravity disappears
A drop of liquid released in space hovers, clings and forms shapes that defy prediction.
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Purdue standout Samuel Vessat’s unlikely sprint toward the Olympics
What began as a basketball dream has become an Olympic pursuit for Purdue’s Samuel Vessat.
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Listening still: Purdue Agriculture’s enduring method
As America turns 250, Purdue Agriculture marks 150 years of meeting needs that shape food, land and life
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Prosper Kpotufe: Pursuing computer science while building community
Boilermaker is now earning a doctorate in autonomy, intelligence and robotics Prosper Kpotufe keeps going. The doctoral student is an Orr Fellow and software engineer at The MJ Companies, with experience at Johnson & Johnson, PPG, Fastenal Company, American Chemical…
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Coming Soon! Podcast Ep. 150: Drew Brees
On an upcoming episode of “This Is Purdue,” we’ll be talking with Pro Football Hall of Famer Drew Brees about leadership, loyalty and life after being a star NFL athlete. Subscribe today on your favorite podcast platform and never miss…
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Grad student grateful for mentors’ role in her all-Purdue spaceflight
Graduate student Abigail Mizzi is preparing to make history on the Purdue 1 spaceflight.
podcast | Education
Podcast Ep. 149: So You Want to Be a Content Creator? Why a College Degree Is Still Important
In this episode of “This Is Purdue,” we’re talking to Lindsay Veremis Perrault, director of co-curricular engagement and lecturer for the Brian Lamb School of Communication. As a successful content creator, Lindsay has key insights into the future of digital…
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Achieving dreams, from three Purdue degrees to NASA missions
Emily Spreen doesn’t have one of the most interesting roles in aerospace — she has two.
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More than milk: Dairy farmer joins treasured Indy 500 tradition
Brian Rexing is an Indiana dairy farmer with two Boilermaker daughters.
article | Athletics
Grit defines Purdue baseball’s remarkable 2026 season
Battling injuries and adversity, Purdue baseball keeps finding ways to win.
podcast | Experience
Podcast Ep. 148: How Speedway, Indiana, Became the Racing Capital of the World and Home of the Indy 500
In this episode of “This Is Purdue,” we’re talking to Nick Sturgeon (MS cybersecurity and trusted systems ’15), Speedway Town Council member and former council president. As a proud Purdue alumnus and longtime Speedway, Indiana, resident, Nick is an Indianapolis…
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Meet the Purdue Alumna Helping Share America’s Story Through the National Archives
Alumna Caroline Shanley will have a unique vantage point as America celebrates its 250th birthday.