Persistent Innovation


Purdue University has been named one of Fast Company’s top 20 Most Innovative Companies of 2023, alongside companies like NASA and McDonald’s.
The only university to make the list, Purdue is developing practical solutions for today’s toughest challenges — like addressing the increasing demand for semiconductors and a trained chip-production workforce; developing pioneering cancer treatment methods; creating accessible pathways to a world-class education; prioritizing the diversity of its faculty, staff and student body; and more.
Recognizing Purdue’s Innovation
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