Celebrating International Podcast Day with ‘This Is Purdue’

Sept. 30 marks International Podcast Day
“This Is Purdue” highlights stories about Boilermakers from across all disciplines, who, through research, innovation and determination, have persistently pursued their next giant leaps.
Join us every other Thursday as we interview students, faculty and alumni taking small steps toward their goals and inspiring others to do the same.

Who are the next game-changers, difference-makers, ceiling-breakers, innovators? Who are these Boilermakers?
Kate Young ‘This Is Purdue’ Host, Writer and Executive Producer
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Podcast Ep. 74: President Mung Chiang on Becoming Purdue’s 13th President, Boilermaker Persistence and Family
In this special episode of “This Is Purdue,” we’re talking to the 13th president of Purdue University, Mung Chiang. Listen in as President Chiang discusses the day he learned he would become president of what he calls “the most consequential …

Podcast Ep. 73: Greatest Hits of 2022: Celebrating Boilermaker Education and Innovation
In this episode of “This Is Purdue,” we’re celebrating even more popular episodes from 2022. Part 2 of our “Greatest Hits of 2022” episode focuses on the academic side of Purdue University. Listen as these Boilermakers — from an IndyCar, …

Podcast Ep. 72: Greatest Hits of 2022: Celebrating Boilermaker Athletics
Celebrate the new year with some of our most popular “This Is Purdue” athletics episodes from 2022. Listen today!

Podcast Ep. 71: A Graduation Celebration to be Thankful For: The Impact of Purdue Global
In this episode of “This Is Purdue,” we’re talking to five members of the Purdue Global community as they celebrate the impact Purdue Global has had on their careers and lives. The podcast team went behind the scenes at the …

Podcast Ep. 70: Former Quarterback Kyle Orton on Coach Tiller, His NFL Experience and Earning His Purdue Degree After Retirement
In this episode of “This Is Purdue,” we’re talking to former Purdue University and NFL quarterback Kyle Orton. Listen as Kyle (BA history ’14) discusses how former coach Joe Tiller and quarterback Drew Brees inspired him to choose Purdue, the …

Podcast Ep. 69: Purdue Alum, TikTok Star Phil Cook Celebrates ‘Chem-o-ween’
In this episode of “This Is Purdue,” we’re talking to chemistry teacher and TikTok superstar Phil Cook. Listen as Phil (BS chemistry education ’00, MS education ’13) discusses his passion for education, his rise in Internet fame after just one …

Podcast Ep. 68: Boilermaker Alum Lesley Wiete’s Journey to Purdue Police Chief
In this episode of “This Is Purdue,” we’re talking to the new Purdue University Police Department (PUPD) Chief Lesley Wiete. Listen as Chief Wiete discusses her transition from attending Purdue as an undergraduate student to working for the PUPD for …

Podcast Ep. 67: Purdue Global Chancellor Frank Dooley: The Future is Fueled by Education
In this episode of “This Is Purdue,” we’re talking to Frank Dooley, chancellor of Purdue Global. Purdue Global is Purdue’s accredited and affordable online solution designed for the working adult with life experience, and often some college credit – but …

Podcast Ep. 66: Entrepreneur Shawn Taylor on Embracing Change and Developing Authentic Relationships
In this episode of “This Is Purdue,” we’re talking to Shawn Taylor (Management ’82), a successful entrepreneur and the newest member of the Purdue University Board of Trustees. Listen as Shawn describes his childhood growing up on the south side …