article | Respect
Purdue’s First African American professor’s impact felt across generations
Decades after her death in 1991, several examples of pioneering educator Helen Bass Williams’ impact at Purdue persist.
podcast | Experience
Podcast Ep. 66: Entrepreneur Shawn Taylor on Embracing Change and Developing Authentic Relationships
article | Balance
Purdue’s ‘Divine Nine’ on their one-of-a-kind community
Friendship is essential to the soul. These are the words that compelled Michael Durrett to pledge Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Inc., one of the historically Black fraternities and sororities founded in the early 1900s. Omega’s motto sums up a core characteristic of the “Divine Nine” organizations — lifelong, sustaining friendships.
podcast | Athletics
Podcast Ep. 65: In-depth with Purdue Women’s Volleyball Head Coach Dave Shondell
Podcast Ep. 64: Purdue Formula Society of Automotive Engineers Earns Podium Finishes in International Competition
article | Experience
Inspiring Tomorrow’s Aviators
Air Force flight instructor Ashley Bird found a springboard for her military career in Purdue’s ROTC.
podcast | Education
Podcast Ep. 63: Dean Linda Mason on Boilermakers’ “Can-Do” Attitude and Graduate School Record Growth
Small Steps of Purdue
There’s no one way to be a Boilermaker. Read these Boilermakers’ stories of persistence.
Pete’s story: I’ve been where you are
I used the DRC as a student. Now I work there, getting students access to the services they need.
article | Education
Mikaela’s story: I didn’t have an IEP. I got help anyway.
I never needed accommodations until my sophomore year, but the DRC didn’t hesitate to offer the help I needed.
Madeline’s story: Crohn’s gave me a passion
My experience with Crohn’s is the reason I’m studying to be a pharmacist.
article | Inclusion
Em’s story: Advocating for self-acceptance
Once I finally got on board with my ADHD diagnosis, it felt like I was embracing myself.