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Celebrating International Podcast Day with ‘This Is Purdue’

Sept. 30 marks International Podcast Day “This Is Purdue” highlights stories about Boilermakers from across all disciplines, who, through research, innovation and determination, have persistently pursued their next giant leaps. Join us every other Thursday as we interview students, faculty...
A woman in her 40s with long blond hair is pictured in black and white, facing forward and smiling.

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‘My family is everything, and I won’t let the past hold us back’

Most people would say full-time work, five kids and school are too much. Amber Martin would not.

Haynes is wearing a striped cardigan, holding a sign that says, “Congratulations Excellence in Instruction Award Winner,” surrounded by a group of seven people — friends and family. Black, gold and white balloons are visible behind them.

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Excellence in Instruction Award winner for 2024 announced

Linda Haynes (CLA) has won Purdue’s 2024 Excellence in Instruction Award.
Clinical associate professor Jennifer Smith receives the Charles B. Murphy Award.

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2024 Charles B. Murphy Award winners represent five Purdue colleges

Meet the 2024 winners of Purdue’s highest undergraduate teaching honor.
Betsy Parkinson, assistant professor of chemistry and medicinal chemistry and molecular pharmacology, celebrates the surprise announcement of her Exceptional Early Career Teaching Award.

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Exceptional Early Career Teaching Award honors two undergraduate faculty

Exceptional Early Career Teaching Award honors Betsy Parkinson and Lindsey Payne.

Tony Jackson

article | Education

Made for more: Purdue Global Law School grad saw a future after football

Tony Jackson says law is the rule book for business, and his executive juris doctor degree took his business to the next level.

Carys George, a Purdue themed entertainment design student in Indianapolis, conducts a case study at The Children’s Museum in Indianapolis.

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Innovative major draws student to Purdue University in Indianapolis

Themed entertainment design major draws student to Purdue University in Indianapolis
Erik Miller

podcast | Experience

Podcast Ep. 106: Kokomo Winery Owner Erik Miller on His Entrepreneurship Journey and How He Honors His Boilermaker Roots in Sonoma County

In this episode of “This Is Purdue,” we’re talking to Erik Miller, owner and winemaker of Kokomo Winery and Breaking Bread Winery. Listen as Erik (BS organizational leadership ’99) shares the journey of working his way up from a wine...
Gaytanna McGuire accepted a promotion while earning her bachelor’s degree in business administration from Purdue Global. (Purdue University photo/Kelsey Lefever)

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Gaytanna’s success balancing family, work and Purdue Global

When Gaytanna left college at 19, she thought her educational journey was over.

Headshot of Ginger Cameron, mid-length brown hair with bangs, wearing a white shirt and black pinstripe suit jacket

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Meet Purdue Global professor Ginger Cameron: ‘Why I teach public health’ 

Ginger Cameron has wanted to be a teacher her whole life. She never expected she’d end up teaching science.

As she finishes up her bachelor’s degree, Samantha Tatman reflects on her journey and is looking forward to finding out what’s next.

article | Experience

Family, college and opportunity: Samantha’s Purdue Global comeback

In her final term at Purdue Global, Samantha shares what her degree will mean to her.

Adam Schenk

podcast | Experience

Podcast Ep. 105: PGA Tour Player Adam Schenk Reflects on Purdue Golf Career, Playing Professionally and His First Invite to the Masters

In this episode of “This Is Purdue,” we’re talking to PGA Tour golfer Adam Schenk. Adam is a Mitchell E. Daniels, Jr. School of Business alum and former first-team All-Big Ten Purdue men’s golfer, who has spent nearly a decade...