Purdue University College of Health and Human Sciences

10/10/2026

On this , we're featuring research about obsessive compulsive personality disorder (OCPD), which is a mental health condition centered around extreme perfectionism, conscientiousness and control. Doug Samuel, professor in the Purdue University Department of Psychological Sciences, has focused a significant portion of his research on OCPD. He has recently made strides in helping provide frameworks for clinicians to assess when these traits are becoming problematic to ultimately help their patients live happier, more functional lives.

➡️ Read more about Samuel's research and OCPD: https://bit.ly/4jO5YU4

10/09/2026

The HHS Family Day tailgate is in 𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗸! 🏈 Register today to join us for food, music and activities as you gather with faculty, staff, students and families before the Purdue vs. Washington football game.
📆 Friday, Oct. 16
⏰ 5:30-7:30 p.m.
📍 Lambert Fieldhouse (corner of Stadium Avenue and University Street)
This event is open to all HHS students and their families, plus HHS alumni and friends.
There is no charge to attend, but registration is required by end of day today.
➡️ Register: https://events.blackthorn.io/en/3ktO526/hhs-family-day-tailgate-2026-4a9GQp3Php/overview

10/09/2026

Join us in welcoming 18 new faculty to the College of Health and Human Sciences (HHS), including two Moveable Dream Hires in Nutrition Science and two designated to Purdue in Indianapolis.

⬇️ Learn more about the newest HHS faculty.

The Purdue University College of Health and Human Sciences welcomed 18 new faculty in 2026, including two Moveable Dream Hires in Nutrition Science and two designated to Purdue in Indianapolis.

10/08/2026

Join hospitality, tourism, retail, sales and financial planning leaders at the 2026 Spirit of Hospitality Summit at Purdue University, hosted by the Purdue HTM - White Lodging-J.W. Marriott, Jr. School of Hospitality and Tourism Management. This year’s theme, “Elevating Every Experience: People First,” puts the focus where it belongs: on the people who shape organizations, lead teams and create experiences.
You also have the option to add the Professional Development Workshop on Nov. 4 for practical takeaways you can put to work immediately.
📅 Nov. 4-5, 2026
📍 Purdue University | West Lafayette
🔗 Register: https://bit.ly/3NqMhAv

10/08/2026

On his first day on campus at Purdue University, Ken Rich was told during his physical examination that he wouldn’t graduate unless he improved his speech. Rich began to work with a professor and graduate student in the Department of Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences- Purdue University and retained his dream of becoming Purdue's 1959 senior class president.

Although clinical approaches have evolved since Rich’s days on campus, the M.D. Steer Speech, Language, and Hearing Clinics remain committed to providing evidence-based, person-centered services that support the communication and hearing needs of individuals across the lifespan.

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Ken Rich’s dream on his first day on campus was to become Purdue University’s 1959 senior class president. When Rich was 12, he was scared by his father having serious brain surgery, so he set his sights on achieving an “important position.” Rich’s goal to pursue student government started...

10/07/2026

🎵 Can listening to your favorite music or an engaging audiobook help retrain your brain after a stroke?

Arianna LaCroix, assistant professor in the Department of Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences- Purdue University, and Daniel Evans, assistant professor and director of music therapy in the Purdue Fort Wayne School of Music, are studying how personalized audio playlists can improve attention deficits and language comprehension in individuals living with aphasia.

“Music can bring up specific memories, make us want to move and engage multiple parts of the brain at the same time. We think that broad engagement may also support attention,” LaCroix said.

To improve the attention deficits in aphasia patients — which can impact language comprehension, conversational skills and overall rehabilitation outcomes — Arianna LaCroix, assistant professor in the Purdue University Department of Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences; her lab; and Daniel Eva...

10/07/2026

Purdue University is proud to partner with the World Food Championships (WFC) taking place Oct. 15-18 at the Indiana State Fairgrounds. Known as Indy’s “Most Delicious Event,” WFC brings together world-class food, exciting culinary competitions, live music, family-friendly entertainment and four days of festival fun.

As a partner, Purdue is offering an exclusive 50% discount on tickets to Purdue students, faculty, staff, alumni and friends. Saturday, Oct. 17, will be Purdue Day at the WFC.

Get your tickets online: https://www.indianastatefair.com/p/fairgrounds/visit2/world-food-championships1
Use discount code 𝙋𝙐𝙍𝘿𝙐𝙀 at checkout to receive your exclusive 50% discount.
*Restrictions apply to Pizzafest and parking passes.

10/06/2026

Over the years, the Brain Research in Auditory Neuroscience Lab led by Assistant Professor Maureen Shader of the Department of Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences- Purdue University has welcomed study participants to a sound booth where they are often fitted with a functional near-infrared spectroscopy (fNIRS) cap and other devices to collect real time data on their brain activity during audio and visual tests. Abbie Mollison, one of Shader’s graduate students, explains why she uses fNIRS in her research.

10/05/2026

🎖️ Once again, the Purdue HTM - White Lodging-J.W. Marriott, Jr. School of Hospitality and Tourism Management has earned the distinction of being ranked No. 3 in the U.S. and No. 7 globally for hospitality and tourism programing in the world by ShanghaiRanking. The achievement highlights our continued commitment to impactful research, industry engagement and preparing the next generation of hospitality leaders.

Purdue’s White Lodging-J.W. Marriott, Jr. School of Hospitality and Tourism Management is ranked No. 3 in the United States and No. 7 globally accordin to the ShanghaiRanking Global Ranking of Academic Subjects in 2025.

10/02/2026

From buckling your seatbelt to navigating a global pandemic, public health is crucial in our daily lives, according to Jennifer Jabson Tree. The associate professor in Purdue University Public Health explains why public health is important and how it is essential in keeping populations well.