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article | Athletics

The rapid ascent of Purdue softball star Moriah Polar

Some call her “Riri.” For others, it’s “Riah.” She’ll also answer to “Polar.” And “Shake ’n’ Bake,” too. But one moniker for Moriah Polar is universal: “Great.” The Purdue junior outfielder is in the midst of a season the likes…

article | Experience

Jordan Reynolds: Integrating care and confidence into data and computer science

Solving problems has always come naturally to Jordan Reynolds — and she keeps going.

Students and faculty stand alongside sports mascot Purdue Pete in Purdue’s Raisbeck Advanced Composites Laboratory, where Purdue Pete’s head is made

article | Experience

Meet the Boilermakers behind Purdue Pete’s cutting-edge look

Purdue’s mascot has a head made from the same materials as a rocket or a space shuttle

podcast | Education

Podcast Ep. 146: True Crime, Cold Cases and the ‘CSI’ Effect: A Forensic Science Deep Dive

In this episode of “This Is Purdue,” we’re talking to Krystal Hans, director of forensic science and assistant professor of forensic entomology at Purdue University.   As the only board-certified forensic entomologist in the Midwest, Krystal is a well-known expert in…

article | Experience

Nicole Welsh: Diving into Purdue’s integrated business and engineering major

Meet Nicole Welsh, who’s loved her time on campus as well as an insightful internship.

Megan Casey holding a snake.

article | Experience

At Purdue, she dreamed of a healthier planet — now she’s creating it

Before Megan Casey was studying post-wildfire flooding, she was a teenager at camp.

Purdue alumni Rob Lantz, Jason Endsley and Emily Spreen stand next to a practice Orion crew module

article | Experience

Purdue alums waiting to help Artemis astronauts return home safely

The Landing and Recovery Operations team spent years preparing for Artemis II splashdown.

podcast | Experience

Podcast Ep. 145: Live from IND: Final Four and the Host City Experience

In this episode of “This Is Purdue,” we’re coming to you live from Indianapolis –– home to Purdue’s urban campus and this year’s host city of the NCAA Men’s Final Four! We’re talking to Ken Halpin, Purdue’s deputy athletics director…
Astronaut Gus Grissom and the Liberty Bell 7

article | Experience

Remembering an American hero: Purdue’s first astronaut, Gus Grissom

Purdue astronaut Gus Grissom would have celebrated his 100th birthday on April 3, 2026.

Purdue history professor Randy Roberts stands in front of a bookshelf that contains many of his books on sports history

article | Education

 A Purdue professor helped legitimize sports history as a serious topic

Purdue alum historians say it’s easy to identify Randy Roberts’ influence on their work.

podcast | Experience

Podcast Ep. 144: In 49 Other States, It’s Just Basketball — Why Indiana Loves the Game

In this episode of “This Is Purdue,” we’re talking to Mark Montieth, author and sports journalist.   Mark is a renowned basketball historian with a decades-long career reporting for publications like the Indianapolis Star and Journal Gazette (Fort Wayne). As an…
Boilermaker basketball’s Trey Kaufman-Renn and College of Liberal Arts dean Christopher Yeomans

article | Athletics

The bigger game within the game

They cheer for a Purdue team and community. If the ball doesn’t fall through the rim, the pursuit continues.