Author: negilles

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Purdue’s Data Mine is making data science accessible for all

Purdue program looks to expand, support underrepresented students in data fields Thanks to personal devices and digital platforms, data is everywhere, and that is why a Purdue University management student is investing her time to learn more about the field...
A Purdue golf ball on a golf course.

article | Athletics

Sam Allen and his family’s generous gift to Purdue Golf

Sam Allen and his wife, Marsha, decided to bestow the largest gift for a facility in Purdue Athletics history.

article | Experience

After harrowing escape from Afghanistan, Purdue instructor brings her family to West Lafayette

While instructor and family endured unthinkable circumstances back home, colleagues at Purdue rallied to support their fresh start in America With gunfire echoing all around them, Mariam (last name withheld) linked arms with her brother, Razeq, and sister, Fahima, as...

article | Experience

Why Greater Lafayette? Residents tell us

Affordability, convenience and diversity are among factors that area residents appreciate Greater Lafayette is one of the top housing markets in the United States, according to the Emerging Housing Markets Index, a collaborative effort between The Wall Street Journal and Realtor.com....

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Derek Fordjour

The BOILERMAKER, by artist Derek Fordjour, was given to the Purdue Black Alumni Organization (PBAO) on October 2, 2009, Homecoming Weekend, after the premier of the film Black Purdue directed by Fordjour and Jamar White. In celebration of the 40th anniversary of...

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Assata Gilmore

No fewer than five of Assata Gilmore’s family members attended Purdue University before her, so there were certainly big footprints to be filled. Needless to say, Gilmore filled them — and more.

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David Robert Lewis

Since its founding in 1887, Purdue University’s School of Civil Engineering has been dedicated to the advancement of society – through not only research and implementation, but cultural progressiveness as well. One of the School’s first significant cultural achievements came...

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Nichole Wilson

For Nichole Wilson, the goal was always to be among the leaders in healthcare. The exact path, however, was not always so clear. “I’ve always had leadership in my DNA, and I reached a point where I wanted to take the next step in my...

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Helen Bass Williams

Helen Bass Williams (1916–1991) was a significant figure in the Civil Rights movement before coming to Purdue in 1968 as an instructor in French and a counselor in the School of Humanities, Social Science, and Education (HSSE). Born and raised...

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Purdue University Black Alumni Authors

We recognize the following Black authors, all alumni of Purdue University, and their contributions to literature. Their powerful use of language is changing the world.

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Cornell Bell

Dr. Cornell A. Bell distinguished himself in education with his personal involvement and dedication in helping provide opportunities to hundreds of students through the Business Opportunity Program. He was the director of the program for 37 years until his retirement...

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Kassandra Agee Chandler

Kassandra “Katie” Agee Chandler (M’80) was born to a blue-collar family from Gary, Indiana. She originally aspired to attend an out of state college following high school graduation. This plan was disrupted when she was contacted by Cornell Bell (PhD...