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Eric Magallanes stands in front of the Tyler Trent Memorial Gate.

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2022 Tyler Trent Award goes to inspirational optimist

Eric Magallanes has embodied persistence, even when oral cancer threatened to derail his dreams of becoming a dentist.

Eric Magallanes stands in front of the Tyler Trent Memorial Gate.

article | Experience

Relentlessly smiling Boilermaker wins 2022 Tyler Trent Award

Eric Magallanes has embodied persistence, even when oral cancer threatened to derail his dreams of becoming a dentist.

Linda Mason, the dean of Purdue’s Graduate School

podcast | Education

Podcast Ep. 63: Dean Linda Mason on Boilermakers’ “Can-Do” Attitude and Graduate School Record Growth

In this episode of “This Is Purdue,” we’re talking to Linda Mason, the dean of Purdue’s Graduate School. Since Dean Mason took over in 2018, the Graduate School has experienced immense growth, including record-high numbers in both overall and international...
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Small Steps of Purdue

There’s no one way to be a Boilermaker. Read these Boilermakers’ stories of persistence.
Celeste sits outside in his wheelchair, smiling

article | Education

Pete’s story: I’ve been where you are

I used the DRC as a student. Now I work there, getting students access to the services they need.

Mikaela is wearing a shirt that says “Boilers”

article | Education

Mikaela’s story: I didn’t have an IEP. I got help anyway.

I never needed accommodations until my sophomore year, but the DRC didn’t hesitate to offer the help I needed.
Madeline smiles at the camera

article | Education

Madeline’s story: Crohn’s gave me a passion

My experience with Crohn’s is the reason I’m studying to be a pharmacist.

Close-up photo of Em smiling

article | Experience

Em’s story: Advocating for self-acceptance

Once I finally got on board with my ADHD diagnosis, it felt like I was embracing myself.
Grace sits on a bench at Horticulture Park with her laptop

article | Education

Grace’s story: Determined to succeed

People often question my abilities. But once they get to know me, they see I have solid ideas.
David poses at Krach Leadership Center, wearing a Purdue baseball hat and polo shirt

article | Education

David’s story: Positivity matters

I’m a positive person, and the DRC’s support helps build on that. I can participate in college life like anybody.
Student stands in front of book stacks at a library, arms crossed.

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Daniella’s story: Dyslexia is my superpower

Early on, there was a disconnect with everything that I read. In third grade, I was diagnosed with dyslexia.
Members of the Boiler Ambassadors program.

article | Experience

Spotlighting the student perspective with Boiler Ambassadors

Uplifting communities, informing students and providing authentic perspectives — the Boiler Ambassador Program finds innovative ways to enhance life across campus.