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Podcast Ep. 132: What It Takes To Run March Madness — and How Purdue Is Training the Next Sports Pros

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Nicole Richardson Hicks delivers her commencement speech.

Perseverance, passion for ABA drives Purdue Global alumna’s comeback

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Greg Etter sitting in the cockpit of a plane.

Purdue pilot reflects on his career in the Air Force and at Delta

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Purdue baseball star Cook took long road to success

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Olivia West poses in Gainbridge Fieldhouse holding a mic and smiling into the camera.

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Bringing the energy for fans and finding purpose

Purdue alumna Olivia West brings the energy as the in-game host for the Indiana Pacers.

Shields is sitting at a desk in her home with a laptop computer open.

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An inspiring journey: Overcoming loss and pushing through the pandemic 

Lisa Shields honored her son’s memory by pursuing her career dreams through Purdue Global.

Jalen Elrod looks ready to compete in the NCAA Championships.

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The inspiring story behind All-American Jalen Elrod

Purdue’s track standout, previously featured on Extreme Makeover: Home Edition, embodies ‘The Persistent Pursuit’ through and through Purdue women’s track star Jalen Elrod finds herself on the precipice of capping an illustrious—and unexpected—career in West Lafayette that has seen her…
Purdue senior math lecturer Kuan-Hua “Joe” Chen poses with colleagues and friends in his classroom.

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For this Purdue math lecturer, every student deserves a chance to succeed

Kuan-Hua “Joe” Chen received Purdue’s prestigious Excellence in Instruction Award for Lecturers.

Purdue assistant professor Yiwei Huang is surprised with a teaching award during class.

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Empowering students with purpose and passion

Purdue professors are honored for their inspiring dedication to student success.

Liz Brite after winning a 2025 Charles B. Murphy Award.

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Meet the 2025 winners of Purdue’s Charles B. Murphy Award

Read about the five winners of the Charles B. Murphy Award in 2025.

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