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Podcast Ep. 138: Lessons in Leadership and Loyalty From Purdue Men’s Basketball

In this episode of “This Is Purdue,” we’re talking to P.J. Thompson, assistant coach for Purdue men’s basketball.

During his time at Purdue, P.J. (BS organizational leadership ’18), was a three-year starter on the team and helped the Boilermakers win the 2017 Big Ten Championship. Since then, he has been part of the coaching staff — helping lead the team to Purdue’s first No. 1 ranking and the 2024 NCAA Division I men’s basketball national championship game.

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Podcast Ep. 138: Lessons in Leadership and Loyalty From Purdue Men’s Basketball

In this episode of “This Is Purdue,” we’re talking to P.J. Thompson, assistant coach for Purdue men’s basketball.  During his time at Purdue, P.J. (BS organizational leadership ’18), was a three-year starter on the team and helped the Boilermakers win…

podcast | Education

Podcast Ep. 137: Workplace Well-Being: Burnout Signs You May Be Avoiding

In this episode of “This Is Purdue,” we’re talking to Allie Gabriel, the Thomas J. Howatt Chair in Management in Purdue University’s Mitch Daniels School of Business and faculty director of the Center for Working Well.   As an award-winning advocate…

podcast | Education

Podcast Ep. 136: College Majors That Didn’t Exist 10 Years Ago: How To Stay Future-Ready 

In this episode of “This Is Purdue,” we’re talking to Dimitri Peroulis, senior vice president for partnerships and online at Purdue and the Reilly Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering.   As an executive leader, he guides the university’s online programs…

podcast | Experience

Podcast Ep. 135: Breaking News Producer on the Evolution of the Media Industry

In this episode of “This Is Purdue,” we’re talking to Sutton Tyson, producer for CBS News.   As a proud Purdue College of Liberal Arts alumna, Sutton is a rising talent in the broadcast journalism field. She’s currently the booking producer…

podcast | Education

Podcast Ep. 134: Is College Still Worth It? (And How It’s Rapidly Changing)

In this episode of “This Is Purdue,” we’re talking to Matt Butler, the senior associate commissioner and chief academic officer for the Indiana Commission for Higher Education, and Brent Yeagy, president and CEO of Wabash National Corp.  Matt is a…

podcast | Athletics

Podcast Ep. 133: Hard. Smart. Tough: A Conversation With Purdue Head Football Coach Barry Odom

In this episode of “This Is Purdue,” we’re talking to Barry Odom, Purdue University’s head football coach.   Last year, Coach Odom led the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, to its winningest season in over 40 years, and he’s bringing that…

podcast | Education

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…

podcast | Education

Podcast Ep. 131: From Purdue to the Indy 500: How Alex Turner Landed His Dream Job at Dallara

In this episode of “This Is Purdue,” we’re talking to Alex Turner, Purdue alum and design engineer at Dallara.  Alex is a 2022 graduate of Purdue’s motorsports engineering program and has used his skills and experience to earn his dream…

podcast | Education

Podcast Ep. 130: Purdue Daniels School of Business Professor and Bestselling Author Cara Putman on Leadership, Guiding Students and Ethics

In this episode of “This Is Purdue,” we’re talking to Cara Putman, clinical associate professor at Purdue University and director of the Daniels School of Business’ Brock-Wilson Center for Women in Business.  Cara is a visionary Boilermaker and leader in…

podcast | Research

Podcast Ep. 129: Purdue President Mung Chiang Talks Pharma Innovation and AI at Fast Company Panel During SXSW

In this episode of “This Is Purdue,” we’re featuring the live Brands That Matter panel spotlighted at the Fast Company Grill during the annual SXSW Conference and Festivals in Austin, Texas.  Purdue President Mung Chiang took the stage as a…

podcast | Research

Podcast Ep. 128: How Purdue is Using AI for Good — Computer Science Professor Alex Psomas Explains

In this episode of “This Is Purdue,” we’re talking to Alex Psomas, assistant professor of computer science in Purdue University’s College of Science. Alex is an expert in machine learning and artificial intelligence. He utilizes these tools to help solve…

podcast | Education

Podcast Ep. 127: Behind the Scenes of Wrigley Field with Cubs Head Groundskeeper Dan Kiermaier

In this episode of “This Is Purdue,” we’re talking to Dan Kiermaier (BS turf management and science ’12), head groundskeeper for the Chicago Cubs.  Dan is living out his dream career — one that would make his 10-year-old self extremely…