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Paying it forward to the next generation of women in industrial design
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Celebrating Purdue women in sports
Boilermaker women are shaping the future of athletics — on and off the fields of play
As Purdue celebrates the 50th anniversary of its women’s athletic programs, the university applauds the remarkable achievements of Boilermaker women who are shaping the future of athletics — from competing at the highest levels to contributing to how fans experience the games, how viewers watch them, and how athletes benefit from innovations in equipment and footwear design.
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Finding a new purpose when sports end
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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.
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Podcast Ep. 132: What It Takes To Run March Madness — and How Purdue Is Training the Next Sports Pros
In this episode of “This Is Purdue,” we’re talking to Jeanne Boyd, executive director of sport management and senior advisor to the provost. Jeanne is a leader in the sports industry. As the former managing director of the NCAA Division…
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Grand Prix experience reveals a new career path for Purdue student
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IMS internship uncovers student’s love for planning, client services
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From childhood racing fanatic to IndyCar engineer
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Podcast Ep. 103: March Madness: Carolyn Peck, Stephanie White and Ukari Figgs Reflect on the 25th Anniversary of Purdue Winning the NCAA Women’s Basketball Championship
In this episode of “This Is Purdue,” we’re talking to former head coach Carolyn Peck and co-captains Stephanie White and Ukari Figgs as they reflect on the Purdue women’s basketball team’s 1999 NCAA National Championship. Celebrate the 25th anniversary of…
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Podcast Ep. 84 – Deputy Athletics Director Tiffini Grimes Discusses the Spirit of Purdue Athletics and Proud Return to Her Alma Mater
In this episode of “This Is Purdue,” we’re talking to Tiffini Grimes (BA political science ’05), Purdue University’s deputy athletics director and senior woman administrator. This Boilermaker alumna highlights her journey in collegiate athletics as she made her way from…
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Podcast Ep. 51: In-depth with Purdue Women’s Basketball Head Coach Katie Gearlds
In this episode of “This Is Purdue,” we’re talking to Katie Gearlds, the first-year Purdue women’s basketball head coach. As an Indiana native and former Purdue player, Coach Gearlds describes what it feels like to have her dream job and…
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