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Jodie and Kelly

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Purdue Global graduates and sisters: Renewing self-worth through online education

Dive into a heartfelt journey of two remarkable sisters as they share their emotional story of graduation from #PurdueGlobal. Watch Jodie (BS Psychology ’23) and Kelly (MS Psychology ’23) walk the stage to accept their diplomas together, and hear their...
Crissy and Nathan

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Couple earns online degrees from Purdue Global: How work experience turns into academic success

Embark on a unique academic journey with Crissy and Nathan, a married couple graduating together from #PurdueGlobal. In this captivating video, discover how their 20 years of workplace expertise translated into academic credit, propelling them to success. Join us in...
Beth Moses

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Presidential Lecture Series: Beth Moses

Commercial space pioneer Beth Moses, who has successfully completed six spaceflights for Virgin Galactic and serves as its chief astronaut instructor, joined Purdue President Mung Chiang for a conversation as part of the Presidential Lecture Series. The public event, titled...
The Boilermaker statue outside Ross-Ade Stadium in West Lafayette, Indiana.

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Persistence personified: Campus art brings Boilermaker spirit to life

You’ve walked by the Unfinished Block P and The Boilermaker a thousand times. But do you know the story behind them?

Purdue’s “Piano Man,” Bruce Barker.

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Podcast Ep. 94: ‘Piano Man’ Bruce Barker on His Purdue Experience, Playing in Front of Millions and Retirement

In this episode of “This Is Purdue,” we’re talking to Purdue’s “Piano Man,” Bruce Barker. Despite growing up in Lafayette, Bruce didn’t see himself attending Purdue. He wasn’t the best student while in school, and he didn’t peg himself as...
A miniature replica of the university's over 2,600-acre campus.

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Campus history as seen within Purdue’s Campus Model

The Purdue Campus Model has been around since 1957, but not much is known about its beginnings. Learn about this hidden icon and how it is part of Purdue’s spirit.

Purdue at DC

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Purdue@DC: Bringing together key semiconductor partners

Purdue has taken the lead among American universities in tackling our nation’s semiconductor concerns – and we’re not doing it alone. Boilermakers are teaming up with experts from government, industry and academia to “seize our silicon moment,” as Purdue President...
Engineering professor Andrew Whelton contributes to recovery efforts at communities impacted by wildfires like Maui, Hawaii.

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Purdue professor ‘brings the world’ to help after Maui, Hawaii, wildfires

The sense of purpose that initially inspired Andrew Whelton still pushes him to help at disaster sites today.

Purdue astronaut Loral O’Hara

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How Purdue astronaut Loral O’Hara fulfilled her childhood space dreams

Since completing astronaut training in 2020, Loral O’Hara has been waiting for her flight to space. It’s finally coming.

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Discover the comebacks of Purdue Global students 

Explore stories about the incredible people who chose to come back and move forward with Purdue Global.

Tyler Trent Award Andrew Kinder

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Leukemia couldn’t stop 2023 Tyler Trent Award winner Andrew Kinder

From the moment of his leukemia diagnosis, Andrew Kinder had just one goal in mind: resuming a normal life as soon as possible.   As an honors student with a 4.3 GPA in high school, Kinder had to temper his expectations...
Andrew Kinder, sophomore at Purdue, standing in Purdue Memorial Union.

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Tyler Trent Award winner back in the game after leukemia diagnosis

Andrew fell in love with lacrosse in second grade. Taking hits comes with the territory. This time, something was different.