Purdue University College of Liberal Arts

05/29/2026

Check out Lamb School of Communication at Purdue University professor Lindsay Perrault on the latest podcast! She dives into the future of digital content creation and how students can turn their creative ideas into real-world career paths.

Click this link to watch the full episode!
https://youtu.be/AtRh5i8qy1Y?si=CjhYuWgxkkgjO8TU

Purdue University

05/28/2026

Congratulations to all our College of Liberal Arts Boilermakers who made the Dean's List and earned Academic Honors! We’re so proud of you!

🔗Click this link to see all the recipients!
https://www.cla.purdue.edu/students/awards-honors/deans-list/deans-list-s26.html

05/27/2026

Ruby Foster’s Purdue experience spans both stage and screen. Whether she’s preparing for an early morning commercial shoot or stepping into the spotlight of a live performance, she brings the same dedication to her craft.

What began as an unexpected shift in interest during the pandemic has grown into a full creative journey, one that includes acting, filmmaking and representing Purdue in national marketing campaigns. Ruby continues to show what’s possible when students pursue their passions with purpose.

🔗Click this link to read the full story!
https://www.cla.purdue.edu/news/college/2026/from-call-time-to-curtain-call-a-theatre-students-creative-journey.html

05/21/2026

The Center for American Political History, Media, and Technology co-sponsored a congressional briefing organized by the American Historical Association on the history of artificial intelligence, privacy and security.

Professors Ekaterina Babintseva and Aaron Mendon-Plasek contributed as panelists, with Kathryn Cramer Brownell serving as moderator, helping guide a conversation that connected historical insight with today’s rapidly changing technological landscape.

The panel explored how past decisions around technology, policy, and data continue to shape the AI-driven world, highlighting the longstanding connections between innovation, surveillance, and privacy.Purdue faculty were proud to bring a critical historical perspective to this national conversation.

Click this link to read more!
https://www.cla.purdue.edu/news/college/2026/congressional-briefing-on-the-history-of-ai-privacy-and-security.html

05/20/2026

Congratulations to all recipients of the 2026 College of Liberal Arts Excellence in Discovery and Creative Endeavors (EIDCE) Award. This distinction honors the outstanding scholarship, innovation, and creative contributions of our CLA tenure‑track faculty.

-Tithi Bhattacharya, Professor of History
-Melanie Beasley, Assistant Professor of Purdue Anthropology
-Dr. Kali Rubaii, Assistant Professor of Purdue Anthropology
-Daniel W. Smith, Professor of Department of Philosophy at Purdue

We also extend our congratulations to this year’s Purdue Insights Faculty Forum honorees and to our Big Ten Academic Alliance Academic Leadership Program awardee for their exceptional achievements and leadership.

Purdue Insights Forum winners:
-Jennifer Kaufmann-Buhler Purdue University: Rueff School of Design, Art and Performance
-Katie Brownell, History
-Olga Dmitrieva Purdue Languages

BTAA-ALP Winner:
Cheryl Qian Purdue University: Rueff School of Design, Art and Performance

05/18/2026

Dr. Emily Buehler, assistant professor at the Lamb School of Communication at Purdue University, is helping students understand the powerful role relationships play in both emotional and physical well-being. Through her teaching and research, students learn how to navigate support, express care, and build healthier connections in their everyday lives.

Her work in interpersonal communication shows that support is not one size fits all. Sometimes we need advice, sometimes empathy, and sometimes just someone who will listen. She also explores how digital communication impacts these moments, reminding us that even small details can influence how supported we feel. At the core of her message is a simple truth. Meaningful relationships matter. Investing in connection can make all the difference for our well-being and
success.

Click this link to read the full story!
https://www.cla.purdue.edu/news/college/2026/how-emily-buehlers-communication-research-supports-student-success.html

05/15/2026

05/15/2026

Congratulations to our Purdue Liberal Arts graduates! As you begin this next chapter, know how proud we are of your accomplishments. We look forward to all you will achieve.

05/12/2026

As a Lamb School of Communication at Purdue University student, Bella‑Rose Kozy developed a strong understanding of how people exchange ideas, navigate cultural differences and learn from one another. Her coursework emphasized listening, context and community engagement, which helped her realize she wanted a career working directly with people rather than behind the scenes.

That focus, combined with her commitment to underserved communities, ultimately led her to Teach For America. This fall, she’ll begin teaching in Philadelphia, applying the skills and perspective she built through her communication background in the classroom.

Click this link to read the full story!
https://www.cla.purdue.edu/news/college/2026/from-communication-to-the-classroom.html

05/11/2026