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A Purdue student studying in a research laboratory.

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Small Steps Spotlight

Whether it’s in a lab, greenhouse or meeting room, Boilermakers are persistently discovering, researching and developing the next giant leap.
Purdue students on campus.

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Togetherness Matters: Ellie McClellan’s Story

Purdue fosters an environment of togetherness, which allows students like Ellie McClellan to take small steps leading to giant leaps.
Sarobbie Hagen feels supported by Purdue Promise.

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Finding endless opportunities through Purdue Promise

Student experiences academic and financial support through scholarship programs Purdue University persistently provides opportunities for students to feel supported both academically and financially. Boilermakers benefit from programs like Purdue Promise, which helps qualified students graduate in four years with little...
Angela Ashmore and IndyCar driver Marcus Ericsson, with Chip Ganassi Racing’s No. 8 Huski Chocolate Honda

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Podcast Ep. 61: Purdue’s Angela Ashmore Makes History as First Woman IndyCar Crew Member to Win Indy 500

What’s it like to be a part of a winning Indianapolis 500 team? And even more, what’s it like to be the first woman IndyCar crew member to win this iconic race? In this episode of “This Is Purdue,” we’re...

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Podcast Ep. 58: IndyCar Engineer Angela Ashmore Hopes Next Giant Leap is an Indy 500 Win

In this episode of “This Is Purdue,” we’re talking to IndyCar engineer Angela Ashmore. Angela, an engineer for Chip Ganassi Racing’s No. 8 Huski Chocolate Honda, is a lifelong motorsports fan. Her giant leap into professional racing came after relentless...

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Back Home Again: Purdue and the Indy 500 

Boilermakers have been integral to the Indianapolis 500 for more than 100 years — whether it’s engineers ensuring optimal vehicle performance, the “All-American” Marching Band playing “Back Home Again in Indiana” or students representing the University in the 500 Festival...
Purdue football players Mike Phipps and Don Kiepert

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Podcast Ep. 57: Boilermaker Bond: Celebrating 50+ Years of Purdue Friendship

In this episode of “This Is Purdue,” we’re talking to former Purdue football players Mike Phipps and Don Kiepert, who played on the iconic late 1960s team under Coach Jack Mollenkopf. This quarterback duo friendship started at Purdue, and the...
Anthrop Family

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Podcast Ep. 56: Boilermakers for Life: The Anthrop Family Legacy

In this episode of “This Is Purdue,” we’re highlighting the story of the Anthrop family, a Purdue Athletics legacy from West Lafayette, Indiana. If you’re a Purdue sports fan, you’ve probably heard the name Anthrop. Brothers Dru, Danny and Jackson...

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Podcast Ep. 51: In-depth with Purdue Women’s Basketball Head Coach Katie Gearlds

In this episode of “This Is Purdue,” we’re talking to Katie Gearlds, the first-year Purdue women’s basketball head coach. As an Indiana native and former Purdue player, Coach Gearlds describes what it feels like to have her dream job and...
An original copy of ‘Hail Purdue’ donated to the University by the songwriters.

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Boilermakers have played and sung ‘Hail Purdue’ across the globe — and even in space

Beloved fight song, celebrating its 110th anniversary in 2022, and school song ‘Purdue Hymn’ are the centerpiece numbers in the Purdue musical catalog Wherever and whenever Purdue Boilermakers cross paths, there exists the distinct possibility that they might break into...

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Podcast Ep. 47: This Is Purdue’s Greatest Hits of 2021

On this episode of “This Is Purdue,” we’re celebrating some of our most popular episodes of 2021 to ring in the new year! Listen in as we share clips from episodes with Purdue University President Mitch Daniels, men’s head basketball...

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Anonymous thank you leads to creation of ‘A Boilermaker Carol’

Student’s appreciative note to campus pianist served as inspiration for holiday-themed rendition of ‘Hail Purdue’ It all started with an anonymous thank you. What began on Reddit, with one Purdue student thanking another for a much-needed pick-me-up, resulted in this...