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Chief Wiete

podcast | Experience

Podcast Ep. 68: Boilermaker Alum Lesley Wiete’s Journey to Purdue Police Chief

In this episode of “This Is Purdue,” we’re talking to the new Purdue University Police Department (PUPD) Chief Lesley Wiete. Listen as Chief Wiete discusses her transition from attending Purdue as an undergraduate student to working for the PUPD for...
Jacque reviews information on a computer screen while working at home.

article | Education

Jacque’s Purdue Global story: A passion for community

My mom is a nurse, so service has been something I have been accustomed to since I was a kid.

Gary, Quentin and Cammy stand with their arms around each other.

article | Education

Parent to parent: Making a financial plan for college

Cammy Betts says her son Quentin has always been money-conscious. A workable financial plan for college was essential.
Colten Lewis is a sophomore pursuing a degree in organizational leadership.

article | Education

Successful leadership starts with caring about community

What does it take to become a strong leader? Colten Lewis has learned it all begins with community.

Raven Colvin

video | Athletics

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...
Alexia Robinette paints a mural, Pooja Anil poses at Rivian, Nick Mori rests against stone arch structure with the Budapest skyline in the background.

article | Education

Learning by doing

If it’s true that experience is the best teacher, then Purdue students learn from the best.
Frank Dooley

podcast | Education

Podcast Ep. 67: Purdue Global Chancellor Frank Dooley: The Future is Fueled by Education

In this episode of “This Is Purdue,” we’re talking to Frank Dooley, chancellor of Purdue Global. Purdue Global is Purdue’s accredited and affordable online solution designed for the working adult with life experience, and often some college credit – but...
Richard Benberry

article | Education

Taking a team approach to inspire students

Richard Benberry is the new principal for PPHS North, located at the former Broad Ripple High School building.

George Wodicka poses in the atrium at Martin C. Jischke Hall of Biomedical Engineering.

article | Research

Student success, collaborations highlight Wodicka’s legacy at Purdue

From the beginning, George Wodicka believed a strong academic foundation would enhance Purdue biomedical engineering’s external success.

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A lesson in dedication

Cancer couldn’t stop this Army veteran from pursuing a Purdue Global degree Once Sheila Taylor set her mind on completing a graduate degree, nothing was going to stand in her way. Not when she was diagnosed with breast cancer for...
Justin Marvin is a firefighter and paramedic with the Purdue Fire Department.

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Purdue firefighter gets new opportunities learning online

More than 500 Purdue employees have attended Purdue Global tuition-free As the son of two public servants – a teacher and the former West Lafayette chief of police – Justin Marvin was naturally drawn to an occupation that educates and...
Cynthia Walker Middleton worked at Motorola as a liaison between engineers and technicians.

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A long journey home to Purdue

Purdue Global made it possible to finish a degree started in West Lafayette 40 years ago She has lived in numerous states and taken college courses in several of them, but Cynthia Walker Middleton has always had a soft spot...