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podcast | Experience

Podcast Ep. 123: Celebrating Purdue Board of Trustees Chair Mike Berghoff’s Legacy and Impact

In this episode of “This Is Purdue,” we’re talking to Mike Berghoff, chair of the Purdue University Board of Trustees. Since joining the board in 2009 and being appointed chair in 2015, Mike (BS industrial management ’85) has helped lead…
Sienna is in her light-filled office, seated and holding a baby on her lap.

article | Education

‘My Purdue Global degree set me on a path to the life I always wanted’

Sienna Clawson turned teen hardship into a Purdue Global success story.

podcast | Experience

Podcast Ep. 122: Making a Lasting Impression: Etiquette Tips for Holiday Parties, Job Interviews and Networking From Purdue’s Westwood Event Coordinator Anthony Cawdron

In this episode of “This Is Purdue,” we’re talking to Anthony Cawdron, Westwood event coordinator and estate manager, and adjunct hospitality and tourism management faculty member. Westwood has been home to four Purdue University presidents and their families since it…
Darrell and Tina Smith pose for a photo at the Purdue Memorial Union Christmas tree.

article | Experience

A late spouse’s Christmas dream realized

Darrell Smith honored his late wife’s wish by donating this year’s Purdue Christmas tree.

Craig Dockstader with a big smile at his in-person Purdue Global graduation.

article | Experience

Why I’m a proud Purdue Global alum 

Learn about Craig’s journey to his degree and how Purdue Global helped him move forward.

Rob Stanley in the Purdue-themed fan cave in his Texas home

article | Experience

Photos that especially a Boilermaker could love

As the photos in Rob Stanley’s fan cave indicate, Purdue has been part of many happy moments for his family.

podcast | Research

Podcast Ep. 121: Purdue Research Series | A Look Into Innovative and Collaborative Boilermaker Research With Karen Plaut 

In this episode of “This Is Purdue,” we’re talking to Karen Plaut, Purdue University’s executive vice president for research.  Karen oversees Purdue’s expanding $600 million research enterprise, and under her leadership, researchers from across the university are working together to…

article | Athletics

The Colvins: A Boilermaker family

Family ties can become the ties that bind. In the Colvin family, togetherness takes many forms. Raven Colvin, a senior on Purdue’s nationally ranked volleyball team, and Myles Colvin, a sophomore on the men’s basketball squad, couldn’t be more different….
Daniel Aveline on the stage holding his bachelor’s degree.

article | Education

Top 10 tips for working adults earning online degrees 

For all the working adults pursuing their online degree, we have a list of advice to help.

podcast | Education

Podcast Ep. 120: IndyGo President and CEO Jennifer Pyrz on the Value and Future of Public Transportation

In this episode of “This Is Purdue,” we’re talking to Jennifer Pyrz, president and CEO of IndyGo.  A Purdue engineering alumna, Jennifer (BS civil engineering ’95, MS civil engineering ’97) was appointed president and CEO of Indiana’s largest public transit…
Collage of photos of Carina

article | Experience

Q&A with a Purdue alumna making magic real as a theme park engineer

Read a Q&A with Carina Ferguson, who helps create roller coasters for theme parks.

Collage of Anika photos

article | Experience

Q&A with a Purdue senior using chemical engineering to help the planet

Read a Q&A with Anika Bhoopalam, who wants to contribute toward combating the climate crisis.