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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...
Former Purdue Quarterback Curtis Painter on Playing for Coach Tiller

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Podcast Ep. 93: Former Purdue Quarterback Curtis Painter on Playing for Coach Tiller, His NFL Career and Returning Home to Indiana

In this episode of “This Is Purdue,” we’re talking to former Purdue football quarterback Curtis Painter. After Curtis’ time at Purdue, he stayed right here at home in Indiana, playing three seasons for the Indianapolis Colts before the Baltimore Ravens...
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...
Dave and Donna Beering

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Podcast Ep. 92: Dave and Donna Beering on Continuing Former Purdue President Dr. Steven Beering’s Legacy

In this episode of “This Is Purdue,” we’re talking to Dave and Donna Beering, proud alumni and son and daughter-in-law of Dr. Steven C. Beering, former Purdue president.   If you’re a Boilermaker, you’ve likely heard the name "Beering” or possibly...
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.

Michele Buzon

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Podcast Ep. 91: Purdue Research Series | A Look Into Bioarchaeology and the Ancient Nile River Valley With Michele Buzon

In this episode of “This Is Purdue,” we’re talking to Michele Buzon, professor of anthropology in Purdue University’s College of Liberal Arts. This marks the final episode in our 2023 Purdue Research Series, which shares how Purdue provides practical solutions...
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.