Author: Matt Kerkhoff

Raven Colvin

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Raven Colvin: This is Persistence at Purdue University

Every set, every spike, every group study session and game won at Purdue University proves Raven Colvin’s drive for success is possible thanks to her #Boilermaker persistence. And she’s surrounded by her biggest fans: Coach Dave Shondell, her teammates, the...
Aiden OConnel

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Aidan O’Connell: This is Persistence at Purdue University

Day in, day out Boilermakers are persistent in their pursuit of the next giant leap. From walk-on to Purdue University's starting quarterback, Aidan O’Connell’s “whatever-it-takes” drive is grounded in early morning trainings, late nights watching film and a never-quite-satisfied desire...
Logan Noster and Umesh Patel

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Purdue engineers learn of their remarkable connection

“One of the most noble things you can do as an engineer is help others,” says Logan Noster, who graduated from Purdue in May with a degree in multidisciplinary engineering. Those words have special meaning when it comes to Noster’s...

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Why mentorship matters to Purdue biomedical engineering head

When David Umulis describes his passion for mentorship, he does so from a very personal place. As the Dane A. Miller Head of Purdue’s Weldon School of Biomedical Engineering, Umulis encourages and supports the school’s students and faculty as they...

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Building a Pipeline: PPHS Origins Story | A Documentary

With the backing of Purdue University, Purdue Polytechnic High School (PPHS) is revolutionizing education and changing students’ lives. After recognizing that too few minority high school students were academically prepared for the challenge of postsecondary education at Purdue University, President...

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A Boilermaker Carol

We’re raising our song anew. Purdue University presents “A Boilermaker Carol.” We love the days we’ve spent with you, Boilermakers. Special thanks to the following partners for their contributions: the students of Purdue Musical Organizations; vocal soloist Addison Schreiber; Jacob...

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President Mitch Daniels Visits Purdue Polytechnic High School South Bend

Purdue University President Mitch Daniels visited Purdue Polytechnic High School (PPHS) South Bend campus to connect with the PPHS community and Boilermakers in South Bend, Indiana. Purdue University is committed to the mission of reinventing the high school education experience....
Miri Niedrauer

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Miri Niedrauer: Fighter, Risk-Taker, Boilermaker

Boilermaker Miri Niedrauer didn’t grow up with access to any kind of education, so she made her own. As one of nine children, her childhood was made up mostly of working on her family’s goat dairy farm in rural east...

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Purdue Names Residence Halls for Parker Sisters: A Documentary

While it feels like distant history to some, it wasn't long ago that university experiences were not integrated. By acknowledging the history of Purdue University, we know the students whose early actions for equity and access to education impacted the...

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The Data Mine | Purdue + Cummins Prepare Students with Real-World Experience in Data Analytics

At Purdue, we believe that the world is our classroom. Through The Data Mine, students from every college and discipline partner on real-world projects with corporations like Cummins. Collaborating with researchers and professionals, students help solve pressing issues — all...

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The Data Mine | Purdue + Cummins Look Ahead at Careers in Data Analytics

Rooted in Midwestern ideals, Cummins and Purdue University share a determination and unmatched work ethic. Now, these two Indiana institutions are endeavoring on a new project through work at The Data Mine at Purdue: developing, attracting and retaining data-fluent professionals...

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Pursuing Experiential Learning, Together: PPHS and Schweitzer Engineering Labs

Industry partners like Schweitzer Engineering Labs provide students at Purdue Polytechnic High School with unique opportunities for project-based learning. PPHS students José Quintana and Tristan Wilcher share their experiences working with industry partners to discover solutions to real-world problems. PPHS...