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08/29/2026

Three-time Pulitzer Prize winner, bestselling author and historian Rick Atkinson, known for his gripping narratives of military conflict from the American Revolution and World War II to the U.S. invasion of Iraq, will join Purdue President Mitch Daniels next month for a Presidential Lecture Series event as part of the university’s yearlong celebration of the nation’s 250th birthday.

Historian Rick Atkinson will join Purdue President Mitch Daniels for a Presidential Lecture Series event Sept. 16.

08/28/2026

Social media has increased our access to health and nutrition information. But how can you learn to separate truth from pseudoscience? According to Lauren Link, assistant athletics director of sports nutrition for Purdue Athletics, it’s important to be cautious and know the facts. On a new episode of “This Is Purdue,” Link unpacks the viral health and nutrition trends dominating our social media feeds — from “fibermaxxing” to an increased emphasis on protein consumption.

In this episode of “This Is Purdue,” we’re talking to Lauren Link (BS dietetics/health, fitness and nutrition ’11, MS health and kinesiology ’19), assistant athletics director of sports nutrition for…

08/27/2026

Boilermakers shaped iconic projects like the Hoover Dam and Golden Gate Bridge. Today’s students are creating what’s next. Find out more from Robert Connor and Paul Giroux, professors in the Lyles School of Civil and Construction Engineering.

Since Purdue’s founding in 1869, the university’s engineers have provided solutions to transportation problems.

08/26/2026

Purdue Convocations’ 2026-27 season brings Grammy-winning artists, hit Broadway musicals, international sensations, jazz legends and beloved family shows to Greater Lafayette. Tickets are available now.

The 124th Purdue Convocations Season Features Shucked, Clue, KODO, Black Panther Live in Concert, Riverdance, The Wiz, and more!

08/25/2026

President Mitch Daniels welcomes Boilermakers back to Purdue for the fall 2026 semester and looks ahead to a new school year filled with opportunities to learn, grow and write the next chapter in Purdue’s history.

President Mitch Daniels welcomes Boilermakers back to Purdue for th...

08/24/2026

In “Developing the Entrepreneurial Mindset in Engineering Students through a Perspective-Taking Approach: A Toolkit for Curriculum Development, Assessment, and Dissemination,” Lisa Bosman, an associate professor of technology leadership and innovation, provides educators with an evidence-based framework to foster an entrepreneurial mindset. This practical guide includes a six-point toolkit to help faculty design, assess and disseminate inclusive curricula that improve student retention and workforce readiness.

Developing the Entrepreneurial Mindset in Engineering Students through a Perspective-Taking Approach: A Toolkit for Curriculum Development, Assessment, and Dissemination Lisa Bosman Lisa Bosman Katey…

08/23/2026

For the third straight year, Purdue was ranked as the nation’s most recognized public university and climbed two spots to No. 4 among all universities in the world in the latest 2026-27 Global University Visibility rankings. In the study examining 1,200 universities that command the most global attention, Purdue overall only trailed Harvard, MIT and Stanford.

For the third straight year, Purdue was ranked as the nation’s most recognized public university and climbed two spots to No. 4 among all universities in the world in latest 2026-27 Global University Visibility rankings.

08/22/2026

Purdue officials, students and stakeholders gathered Friday (Aug. 7) to dedicate South Hall, a new $149 million residence facility adding 896 beds on the West Lafayette campus. The eight-story hall helps meet rising demand driven by record enrollment, with its first residents moving in next week ahead of a fall housing population exceeding 18,500 students.

Purdue dedicates $149M South Hall, adding 896 beds in West Lafayette. New residence hall helps meet record enrollment demand; first students move in next week.

08/21/2026

A residence hall room is more than just somewhere to sleep. It’s the place on campus that students call home — and the room should reflect what makes its residents feel comfortable. University Residences provides many of the basics, such as a bed, dresser and desk, but the rest is up to you! Find tips on how to bring your room to life with themes, lighting and personal touches that fit your style.

Your residence hall room at Purdue should feel like home. See tips and get inspired for how you can make your room yours.

08/20/2026

While she was a student at Purdue, Sirisha Bandla learned about what she needed to do to travel to space. But she had to overcome discouraging hurdles along the way. “Persistence is the courage to try, knowing that there is a great chance you’ll fail,” she says.

Purdue alumna Sirisha Bandla overcame daunting hurdles to become a ...

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