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Student-athletes, coaches and alumni impact the world, again and again and again. It’s a legacy that spans generations and starts with the same spirit of persistence that drives the entire university forward.  

Get to know the stories behind the trophies through interviews filled with direct insight. Conversations with coaches, questions for student-athletes, first-hand accounts of Purdue’s most memorable games: fan favorites are found here.

Episode 150: Hall of Fame Quarterback Drew Brees on Leadership and Life Beyond the NFL

In this episode of “This Is Purdue,” we’re talking to record-setting quarterback Drew Brees (BS industrial management ’01, HDR business ’26), who on Aug. 8 will be inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame.  As a Super Bowl MVP,

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Shondell makes history

When the victory total flipped from 512 to 513, it made Purdue Athletics history. It was more than another win against a ranked foe for Purdue volleyball. Much more.

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Blough, Kerrigan rising as NFL coaches

Every day during the season, without fail. David Blough pulls into the parking lot outside the Washington Commanders facility at 5:30 a.m., and, on the dot, here comes Ryan Kerrigan pulling into another parking space. Kerrigan’s in Year 4 as

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The driver side of the Thompson family van.

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Purdue tailgate legends: The Thompson family’s van

The Thompson family’s setup today looks a lot different from their first tailgates.

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The strength to be there: Rock family battles son’s illness

When Jack Rock rang the bell at Riley Children’s Hospital in Indianapolis in March, he did it over and over again. He was 3 years old, surrounded by about 20 members of his immediate family and the medical staff who…
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Tony Butkovich carries the ball in a 1943 team photo.

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Before ‘The Mosquito Bowl,’ Tony Butkovich was a Purdue Marine trainee

Tony Butkovich’s story of sacrifice will soon come alive for a new generation.

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Easterbrook’s Walker Cup journey sets the stage for Purdue men’s golf

Sam Easterbrook made history in early September. The senior Purdue golfer was the first Boilermaker in 43 years to compete in the prestigious Walker Cup, the world’s top team amateur golf event. The competition pits the top United States amateur…
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Shondell makes history

When the victory total flipped from 512 to 513, it made Purdue Athletics history. It was more than another win against a ranked foe for Purdue volleyball. Much more.

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Volleyball alum makes her mark as Purdue operations director

Five years ago, Carrie Gurnell was at a crossroads. She loved her volleyball coaching life at the University of North Texas, just four hours from her childhood residence in Katy, Texas. Life seemed pretty good living in her home state.

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Purdue standout Samuel Vessat’s unlikely sprint toward the Olympics

What began as a basketball dream has become an Olympic pursuit for Purdue’s Samuel Vessat.

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Episode 150: Hall of Fame Quarterback Drew Brees on Leadership and Life Beyond the NFL

In this episode of “This Is Purdue,” we’re talking to record-setting quarterback Drew Brees (BS industrial management ’01, HDR business ’26), who on Aug. 8 will be inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame.  As a Super Bowl MVP,…
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Grit defines Purdue baseball’s remarkable 2026 season

Battling injuries and adversity, Purdue baseball keeps finding ways to win.

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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…
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Episode 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…
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Episode 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…
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