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Cultivating a close-knit community at Purdue
Diane Santos discovered her love for science in the garden with her dad. Now pursuing a degree in chemistry, she’s able to grow her curiosity alongside a group of close-knit friends.
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New Yorker meets best friend, finds home away from home at Purdue
Kennedy Outlaw knew what she wanted out of a college experience – the opportunity to do undergraduate research, the chance to find true community, and an affordable, value-packed experience. But she didn’t know how soon she would build a friendship that made college feel like home.
Called to connect: Bilingual Purdue graduate empowers Spanish-speaking families
When recent Purdue grad and kindergarten teacher Joseline Aguilar was in second grade, she knew she wanted to be a teacher. She felt called to connect with students for many reasons, but her own experience as a bilingual student influenced her most.
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Purdue alumna honored in Smithsonian IF/THEN exhibit among 120 women in STEM
When Afua Bruce ventured into the sea of orange statues of women in STEM on display at the Smithsonian gardens and museums, a sense of awe settled over her. And then she saw a familiar face among the figures: her own.
Son of veteran uses GI Bill benefits to pursue affordable college experience
When Chase Morris applied to Purdue, he viewed the University as his dream school. He esteems Purdue the way many esteem Ivy League schools. “I knew that Purdue is a really good school, and I knew it would look great on my resume,” Chase says.
Collaborative sophomore excels in undergraduate research at Zucrow Labs, lands Tesla internship
How persistent prep and a meaningful internship unlocked dream job at Disney for computer science senior
When Purdue University computer science student Niyati Sriram set out to secure an internship for the summer before her senior year, she didn’t put much emphasis on representation. As an Indian American woman, she was used to being one of only a few women among her computer science peers, and one of even fewer women of color.
Carrying the torch: Q&A with Sharita Ware, 2022 Indiana Teacher of the Year
Live performance, virtual audience: Purdue Musical Organizations returns to Elliott Hall for 88th annual Christmas Show
Veteran alumni returns to Purdue to serve military-affiliated community
Morgan Gamble joined the military at 17, thrived as a student at Purdue and is returning to make a difference.
Freshman and parents make college costs game plan
Degree-in-3 program provides first-generation college student minimal debt, maximum benefit
