Category: College of Liberal Arts

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Podcast Ep. 84 – Deputy Athletics Director Tiffini Grimes Discusses the Spirit of Purdue Athletics and Proud Return to Her Alma Mater

In this episode of “This Is Purdue,” we’re talking to Tiffini Grimes (BA political science '05), Purdue University’s deputy athletics director and senior woman administrator.  This Boilermaker alumna highlights her journey in collegiate athletics as she made her way from...
Stephen McKinley Henderson

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Tony nominee Stephen McKinley Henderson on his journey to the top

Henderson was introduced to the stage when an aunt put him and his brother on a tour of local churches.

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Podcast Ep. 77: Fighter Pilot Heather Penney Reflects on Purdue Journey and 9/11 Mission

In this special episode of “This Is Purdue,” we’re talking to Boilermaker and former D.C. Air National Guard fighter pilot Heather Penney. Listen as Heather (BA English ’95, MA American studies ’97) shares her incredible story from 9/11, when she...
Kendra Bracken-Ferguson

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Podcast Ep. 75: Entrepreneur Kendra Bracken-Ferguson on Innovating Social Media Efforts for Ralph Lauren, AT&T and More

In this episode of “This Is Purdue,” we’re talking to successful entrepreneur Kendra Bracken-Ferguson (BA communication ‘02), founder and CEO of BrainTrust. Listen as Kendra describes the early days of social media, blogging and influencing, and how she used platforms...
Boiler Gold Rush students gather around the “A Warm Light for All” art installation

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BGR Entertainment Challenge showcases creativity on campus

After experiencing the BGR Entertainment Challenge, new students might contemplate how personal interests can influence their career path.

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Podcast Ep. 59: Rusty Rueff on How Purdue Community Impacted His Successful Career

In this episode of “This Is Purdue,” we’re talking to College of Liberal Arts alumnus Rusty Rueff, a philanthropist, investor and advisor. Listen in as Rusty discusses art’s crucial relationship to humanity, leading the company Electronic Arts through the video...

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Purdue theatre engineering: A one-of-a-kind learning opportunity

Issy Block loves live theatre and “making cool stuff.” Purdue is currently the only multidisciplinary engineering program to have earned accreditation from the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology Inc. (ABET), offering a concentration in theatre engineering that allows her...

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Purdue’s one-of-a-kind theatre engineering program combines artist’s creativity, engineer’s diligence

Experiential learning opportunities prepare students to work in many forms of live entertainment Jessica Goldberg dreams of becoming a professional designer of theme park dark rides, creating immersive storytelling experiences like Disney’s Haunted Mansion, where guided vehicles transport guests through the...

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Natasha Duncan: Inspiring the Next Generation of International Leaders

Natasha Duncan is a recipient of the 2021 Charles B. Murphy Award, Purdue's highest undergraduate teaching honor. The award recognizes up to five recipients each year as models in excellent undergraduate education. Duncan is an associate dean of international education...

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Megha Anwer: Boldly Encouraging Growth in Education

Megha Anwer, clinical assistant professor and director of diversity, inclusion and equity, Honors College, is a 2021 recipient of the Exceptional Early Career Teaching Award. The award annually recognizes exceptional undergraduate faculty members with the rank of assistant professor.

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Jennifer Hall: Building Confidence in Students Through Education

Jennifer Hall, senior lecturer, Brian Lamb School of Communication, College of Liberal Arts, is a 2021 recipient of the Excellence in Instruction Award for Lecturers. The award honors academic staff with the rank of lecturer or senior lecturer for outstanding...

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Lindsay Hamm: Encouraging Growth Through Compassionate Education

Lindsay Hamm, lecturer, Department of Sociology, College of Liberal Arts, is a 2021 recipient of the Excellence in Instruction Award for Lecturers. The award honors academic staff with the rank of lecturer or senior lecturer for outstanding undergraduate teaching.