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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 and chief operating officer, and Julie Roe Lach, executive vice president of external relations and community engagement for Pacers Sports & Entertainment. 

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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…

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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…

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Podcast Ep. 143: Bracketology 101: How To Build a Winning Tournament Bracket

In this episode of “This Is Purdue,” we’re talking to Jerry Palm (BS computer science ’85), a nationally recognized bracketology savant. Jerry was previously the lead bracketologist at CBS Sports and has made countless national media appearances discussing all things college sports. Now he leads his…

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Podcast Ep. 142: The State of Student Well-being: What Gen Z and Gen Alpha Need Now

In this episode of “This Is Purdue,” we’re talking to Beth McCuskey, Purdue’s vice provost for student life.   Beth is a national thought leader on student mental health and has worked in higher education for over 30 years. She co-authored…

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Podcast Ep. 141: Purdue Athletics Director Mike Bobinski on the Evolving World of College Sports

In this episode of “This Is Purdue,” we’re talking to Mike Bobinski, executive vice president and director of intercollegiate athletics at Purdue University.  Mike has been at Purdue for the last 10 years and has worked in college athletics for…

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Podcast Ep. 140: AI Expert Discusses Best Practices for Maintaining Your Authentic Voice

In this episode of “This Is Purdue,” we’re talking to Kasie Roberson, clinical associate professor in the Organizational Behavior and Human Resource Management Department in Purdue University’s Mitch Daniels School of Business and head of the Leadership Coaching Institute in…

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Podcast Ep. 139: Holiday Party and Job Interview Etiquette: The Complete Playbook

In this episode of “This Is Purdue,” we’re talking to Anthony Cawdron, Westwood event coordinator and estate manager, and adjunct hospitality and tourism management faculty member.   Westwood has been home to four Purdue University presidents and their families since it…
PJ Thompson in a seated position with arms crossed on a basketball.

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…