Category: College of Liberal Arts

Scaffolding covers Purdue’s University Hall while renovations are being completed

article | Experience

Restoring Purdue’s University Hall as a campus crown jewel

There was no reason for most visitors to go inside Purdue’s University Hall. Until now.

podcast | Education

Podcast Ep. 126: Behind Disney’s Magic: Senior Technical Director Eric Hall on Theatre Engineering and Pyrotechnics at ‘The Most Magical Place on Earth’ 

In this episode of “This Is Purdue,” we’re talking to Eric Hall (BS multidisciplinary engineering ’95), senior technical director at Disney Live Entertainment. Eric recently celebrated 30 years at Disney, and he’s instrumental in the safety, execution and enchantment behind...
Purdue alumna Julie Dussliere, chief of Paralympics and internally managed sports for the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee

article | Athletics

Purdue alum’s unexpected path to Paralympics leadership 

As a Purdue swimmer, Julie Dussliere never expected to work in sports after college.

Purdue alumnus and new naval officer Caitlin Clark

article | Experience

What’s in a name? Purdue’s Caitlin Clark follows unique path into Navy

Caitlin Clark understood the crowd’s reaction when she accepted her Purdue diploma.

Artist Justin Vining paints at an Indy 500 practice at Indianapolis Motor Speedway

article | Experience

Indy 500 artist moved by deep connections he observes at racetrack

Alumni artist Justin Vining believes the bonds people build during the month of May tie into the meaning of life Artist Justin Vining wasn’t exactly a racing fanatic when he first sought an opportunity to paint at the Indianapolis Motor...
Clinical associate professor Jennifer Smith receives the Charles B. Murphy Award.

article | Education

2024 Charles B. Murphy Award winners represent five Purdue colleges

Meet the 2024 winners of Purdue’s highest undergraduate teaching honor.
Haynes is wearing a striped cardigan, holding a sign that says, “Congratulations Excellence in Instruction Award Winner,” surrounded by a group of seven people — friends and family. Black, gold and white balloons are visible behind them.

article | Education

Excellence in Instruction Award winner for 2024 announced

Linda Haynes (CLA) has won Purdue’s 2024 Excellence in Instruction Award.

podcast | Experience

Podcast Ep. 103: March Madness: Carolyn Peck, Stephanie White and Ukari Figgs Reflect on the 25th Anniversary of Purdue Winning the NCAA Women’s Basketball Championship

In this episode of “This Is Purdue,” we’re talking to former head coach Carolyn Peck and co-captains Stephanie White and Ukari Figgs as they reflect on the Purdue women’s basketball team’s 1999 NCAA National Championship. Celebrate the 25th anniversary of...
This is Purdue greatest hits of 2023

podcast | Research

Podcast Ep. 98: Greatest Hits of 2023: Celebrating Purdue Research Solving the World’s Toughest Challenges

In this episode of “This Is Purdue,” we’re celebrating Boilermakers who provide practical solutions to the world’s toughest challenges.  Part 2 of our “Greatest Hits of 2023” shines a light on the incredible research advancements from Purdue Boilermakers as we...
This is Purdue greatest hits of 2023

podcast | Education

Podcast Ep. 97: Greatest Hits of 2023: Celebrating Boilermaker Persistence

In this episode of “This Is Purdue,” we’re starting to ring in the new year with some of our most popular episodes from 2023.  Part 1 of our two-part “Greatest Hits of 2023” episode shines a light on the incredible...
Two students sit in front of a large sculpture of a head made of bricks.

article | Experience

Purdue art that’s larger than life

Purdue is home to spectacular art, from the interplanetary VOSS model to the extravagance of Faustino Aizkorbe’s Transformation.

podcast | Experience

Podcast Ep. 95: Football Legend Leroy Keyes’ Wife, Monica, on Earning Her Master’s Degree at Purdue, Raising Their Family in the Boilermaker Community and Her Husband’s Legacy

In this episode of “This Is Purdue,” we’re talking to Monica Keyes, wife of the late Purdue icon and former Boilermaker football player and coach Leroy Keyes.  Turns out, the couple met in a church bowling league in Philadelphia, Monica’s...