Author: Thad Boone

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College tips for parents from parents

The college application process can raise a lot of questions, and not just for the students. Parents, family and other support systems can play a key role in the decision. We had real parents of current students look back on...

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STEP INSIDE: Purdue University Dance Marathon

In the fourth episode of Step Inside, we meet three members of the Purdue University Dance Marathon (PUDM) and see what it takes to raise more than $10 million for the children and families of Riley Hospital for Children. Every...

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National Pan-Hellenic Council: Nigel’s story

Purdue University’s Nigel Taylor shares how the historically Black Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. has been a true place of belonging for him on campus. Purdue hosts seven of the National Pan-Hellenic Council’s (NPHC) nine organizations. Learn more about Purdue’s...
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Purdue University Global Commencement 2022

Persistently pursuing lifelong learning through Purdue University Global.  “I challenge you to never stop envisioning, never stop growing,” said Derrick Howell-McQueen, a 2021 Purdue University Global alumnus and keynote speaker at the spring 2022 commencement. “You’re merely marking this moment...
Nathan O’Rourke drives in a go-kart race.

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STEP INSIDE: Purdue Grand Prix Foundation

In episode two of STEP INSIDE, meet four of the students behind Grand Prix race 65 and see what it takes for the Grand Prix Foundation to put on the race year after year. Beginning in 1958, the roar of...

video | Research

FDA Approves New Ovarian Cancer Detection Drug by Purdue Researcher

The latest cancer detection discovery by Philip Low of Purdue University could change outcomes for ovarian cancer patients forever. He developed a new drug called Cytalux that binds a fluorescent marker to cancer cells. This illuminating compound is the first...

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Take a walk around campus | Quick tour of Purdue University with a student guide

Walk from highlight to highlight with Admissions Ambassador Niyati Sriram on this hyperlapse walking tour of Purdue’s campus. She’ll show you important locations and share the interesting stories and traditions that go along with them.

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Paying for College: Purdue Freshman and Parents Make a Plan

At first, Quentin didn’t know if paying for college would be a possibility for him and his family. He originally planned on joining the military and going to college later so he could save up. But Quentin and his parents...

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Scott Bess of Purdue Polytechnic High School is Reinventing Education