College of Education, Purdue University

08/31/2026

👏FUTURE PRESIDENT: Hua-Hua Chang was elected as the future president of the International Association for Computerized Adaptive Testing (IACAT), which plays a central role in advancing the science, technology, and ethical practice of across educational, psychological, and organizational domains. Congratulations, Hua!

08/31/2026

STUDENTS: Make sure you’re visible on your way to your 7:30AM classes this year – with a FREE backpack light from the College of Education. We made these to help you be visible to drivers/traffic when you’re walking around campus this semester & during the dark winter hours.

Education students: Come pick yours up in our Academic Services lobby, BRNG 3229, between 7:30AM-3:30PM.

cares about our students & we want you to be safe!

08/28/2026

Future are starting strong! Nely Luna (Elementary Ed) credits Purdue University’s Math Momentum program with helping strengthen her math foundation and preparing her for success this fall. As alumna Marquetta Strait (PhD ’22) shares, the program’s goal is to prepare students for their next math course and their overall success as Boilermakers.
🍎📚 https://ow.ly/6j0m50ZFPmM

Math Momentum is a new early start experience that builds Boilermakers’ math skills, confidence and connections through courses and activities that support their transition into the fall semester.

08/27/2026

Nielsen Pereira was appointed as the John Feldhusen Term Professor of Gifted, Talented, and Creative Education for a term of five years beginning August 17, 2026.

“Having known Dr. Feldhusen and the vision he had for to be a significant institution that produces scholars in the field of , he would be very proud to know that his vision is being carried forward by Dr. Pereira,” said one recommender.

The creation of the Feldhusen Term Professorship was made possible by a very generous donation from Professor Emerita Sidney Moon. Congratulations, Prof. Pereira, and thank you, Prof. Emerita Sidney Moon!

08/26/2026

Paige Hensley talks about special classroom experiences & having a mentor.

“She made sure that everybody in the classroom was heard and that we all felt so comfortable in the classroom,” alumna Paige Hensley (Elementary & Special Education ’26) says about her education mentor. “She’s still my mentor now and I look up to her a lot.”

Mentoring is part of !

ℹ️ Become a Teacher https://education.purdue.edu/programs/become-a-teacher/

💻 To become a , apply now via the Common App:
https://www.commonapp.org/explore/purdue-university

08/25/2026

may be over, but your Boilermaker journey is just beginning 💛🖤

From the Dean’s Dip to your first classes, we hope these first few days have helped Purdue feel a little more like home.

Here’s to embracing traditions, making memories, and beginning the journey toward becoming the educators who will shape what’s next.

08/24/2026

Ricky Price participated in the Special Education Legislative Summit in Washington, DC. Organized by the Council for Exceptional Children & the Council of Administrators of Special Education, Price and colleagues visited the offices of key legislators to advocate for the protection of policies and programs under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and funding for special education research. Thank you, Representative Victoria Spartz, for meeting them!

08/21/2026

The best part of ? YOU! 💛🖤

🍦 We had a sweet time welcoming the Class of 2030 at our annual Ice Cream Social.

we are so glad you are here. Welcome to ! 🚂🆙

08/21/2026

is the MOST FUN college at Purdue University - are there any other deans who'll do a ⛲Fountain Dip during ? We also had an 🍨Ice Cream Social, 📷photo booth, 🎁raffle with prizes, & other fun activities at our Welcome event before the Fountain Dip with the Dean!

Welcome, 🚂 🖤💛 - we're glad you're here!