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Lauren Link podcast

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Episode 151: Is TikTok Lying to You About Protein? The Truth About Nutrition Trends

In this episode of “This Is Purdue,” we’re talking to Lauren Link (BS dietetics/health, fitness and nutrition ’11, MS health and kinesiology ’19), assistant athletics director of sports nutrition for Purdue Athletics. As a registered dietitian, Lauren and her team...

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Special Edition: America at 250: Mitch Daniels on Higher Education, Free Speech and Democracy

In this special episode of “This Is Purdue,” we’re talking to Mitch Daniels, interim president of Purdue University, in celebration of America’s 250th birthday.  Daniels served for 10 years as Purdue’s president (2013-22) and championed frozen tuition and student success...

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Episode 150: Hall of Fame Quarterback Drew Brees on Leadership and Life Beyond the NFL

In this episode of “This Is Purdue,” we’re talking to record-setting quarterback Drew Brees (BS industrial management ’01, HDR business ’26), who on Aug. 8 will be inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame.  As a Super Bowl MVP,...

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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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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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Podcast Ep. 147: The Science Behind Modern Fashion: Engineering, Fabrics and Sustainability

In this episode of “This Is Purdue,” we’re talking to Lauren Bright (BS multidisciplinary engineering ’11), founder and principal consultant of Torus, an innovative textile consulting firm based in Portland, Oregon.  As a Purdue alumna and leader at the intersection...

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Podcast Ep. 146: True Crime, Cold Cases and the ‘CSI’ Effect: A Forensic Science Deep Dive

In this episode of “This Is Purdue,” we’re talking to Krystal Hans, director of forensic science and assistant professor of forensic entomology at Purdue University.   As the only board-certified forensic entomologist in the Midwest, Krystal is a well-known expert in...

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Podcast Ep. 145: Live from IND: Final Four and the Host City Experience

In this episode of “This Is Purdue,” we’re coming to you live from Indianapolis –– home to Purdue’s urban campus and this year’s host city of the NCAA Men’s Final Four! We’re talking to Ken Halpin, Purdue’s deputy athletics director...

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Podcast Ep. 144: In 49 Other States, It’s Just Basketball — Why Indiana Loves the Game

In this episode of “This Is Purdue,” we’re talking to Mark Montieth, author and sports journalist.   Mark is a renowned basketball historian with a decades-long career reporting for publications like the Indianapolis Star and Journal Gazette (Fort Wayne). As an...

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Podcast Ep. 143: Bracketology 101: How To Build a Winning Tournament Bracket

In this episode of “This Is Purdue,” we’re talking to Jerry Palm (BS computer science ’85), a nationally recognized bracketology savant. Jerry was previously the lead bracketologist at CBS Sports and has made countless national media appearances discussing all things college sports. Now he leads his...

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Podcast Ep. 142: The State of Student Well-being: What Gen Z and Gen Alpha Need Now

In this episode of “This Is Purdue,” we’re talking to Beth McCuskey, Purdue’s vice provost for student life.   Beth is a national thought leader on student mental health and has worked in higher education for over 30 years. She co-authored...

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Podcast Ep. 141: Purdue Athletics Director Mike Bobinski on the Evolving World of College Sports

In this episode of “This Is Purdue,” we’re talking to Mike Bobinski, executive vice president and director of intercollegiate athletics at Purdue University.  Mike has been at Purdue for the last 10 years and has worked in college athletics for...