http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/ Education and Career News Feed from Purdue University News Service en-us Wed, 22 May 2013 15:06:00 EDT http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2013/Q2/purdue-trustees-approve-frozen-tuition-and-fee-cuts.html Purdue University trustees on Wednesday (May 22) approved frozen tuition and cut costs for West Lafayette students. http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2013/Q2/purdue-trustees-approve-frozen-tuition-and-fee-cuts.html Tue, 21 May 2013 14:39:00 EDT http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2013/Q2/purdue,-dallara,-ims-partner-for-stem-program.html An educational partnership among Purdue University, engineering company Dallara, Indianapolis Motor Speedway and two Indianapolis-area school systems will use IndyCar racing to engage students in the STEM disciplines - science, technology, engineering and math. http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2013/Q2/purdue,-dallara,-ims-partner-for-stem-program.html Tue, 21 May 2013 10:54:00 EDT http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2013/Q2/purdue-projects-help-cities-increase-efficiency,-cut-costs.html Purdue University's Technical Assistance Program and students in a senior-level industrial engineering class combined efforts this spring to work on 10 projects for two Indiana cities. http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2013/Q2/purdue-projects-help-cities-increase-efficiency,-cut-costs.html Thu, 16 May 2013 16:06:00 EDT http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2013/Q2/purdue-professor-part-of-national-study-of-science-education-specialists.html A new type of science faculty, those who specialize in science education, is on the rise, but less than half have formal training in education, according to a recent study. http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2013/Q2/purdue-professor-part-of-national-study-of-science-education-specialists.html Thu, 16 May 2013 01:00:00 EDT http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2013/Q2/new-system-for-purdue-libraries-will-streamline-workflows,-improve-analytics.html Purdue University Libraries has helped develop and launch a new library management system to improve workflow effectiveness and improve collection analysis. http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2013/Q2/new-system-for-purdue-libraries-will-streamline-workflows,-improve-analytics.html Wed, 15 May 2013 01:00:00 EDT http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2013/Q2/high-school-students-selected-to-participate-in-11th-usa-biology-olympiad-finals-at-purdue.html The top 20 high school students have been selected by the Center for Excellence in Education (CEE) to participate in the 11th Annual USA Biology Olympiad (USABO) National Finals from June 2-14 at Purdue University. http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2013/Q2/high-school-students-selected-to-participate-in-11th-usa-biology-olympiad-finals-at-purdue.html Mon, 13 May 2013 08:51:00 EDT http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2013/Q2/purdues-incoming-class-projected-to-raise-academic-profile.html The group of first-year students Purdue expects on its West Lafayette campus this fall will be the university's most academically prepared ever, according to preliminary admissions data. http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2013/Q2/purdues-incoming-class-projected-to-raise-academic-profile.html Fri, 10 May 2013 20:30:00 EDT http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2013/Q2/daniels-to-grads-world-may-be-uncertain-but-boilermakers-shouldnt-be.html In a world of uncertainty with difficult global challenges ahead and no shortage of pessimists, Purdue President Mitch Daniels on Friday (May 10) sent the university's newest alumni out with one certainty: Boilermakers have and will continue to make a difference. http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2013/Q2/daniels-to-grads-world-may-be-uncertain-but-boilermakers-shouldnt-be.html Fri, 10 May 2013 10:03:00 EDT http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2013/Q2/purdue-trustees-review-fee-cuts-and-budget-plan-vote-set-for-may-22.html The Purdue University Board of Trustees on Friday (May 10) approved a conceptual general fund operating budget for fiscal year 2014, which uses internal cost savings to cover a tuition freeze and other student fee cuts at the West Lafayette campus. http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2013/Q2/purdue-trustees-review-fee-cuts-and-budget-plan-vote-set-for-may-22.html Fri, 10 May 2013 09:47:00 EDT http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2013/Q2/trustees-ratify-appointments,-approve-academic-program,-ok-degree-name-change.html The Purdue University Board of Trustees on Friday (May 10) ratified appointments of five named and distinguished professors at the West Lafayette campus and approved a new health studies program at Purdue North Central. http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2013/Q2/trustees-ratify-appointments,-approve-academic-program,-ok-degree-name-change.html Fri, 10 May 2013 01:00:00 EDT http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2013/Q2/purdue-retirement-and-savings-plan-changed-for-new-non-exempt-hires.html Purdue's Board of Trustees on Friday (May 10) approved placing future non-exempt employees in a defined contribution retirement and savings plan, providing a competitive retirement savings program while reducing costs for the university. http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2013/Q2/purdue-retirement-and-savings-plan-changed-for-new-non-exempt-hires.html Thu, 09 May 2013 10:36:00 EDT http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2013/Q2/purdue-honors-seminars-national-security-garden-exhibit-is-a-conversation-starter.html Despite cooler temperatures than normal, the Purdue Honors freshman seminar (HONRS199) National Security Garden is already boasting foot-high soy plants. http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2013/Q2/purdue-honors-seminars-national-security-garden-exhibit-is-a-conversation-starter.html Wed, 08 May 2013 14:08:00 EDT http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2013/Q2/world-renowned-purdue-scientist,-policymaker-impact-on-students,-faculty-continues.html Arden L. Bement Jr., former director of the National Science Foundation and inaugural director of Purdue University's Global Policy Research Institute, has been honored with a new fellow program and energy fund in his name. http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2013/Q2/world-renowned-purdue-scientist,-policymaker-impact-on-students,-faculty-continues.html Tue, 07 May 2013 10:20:00 EDT http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2013/Q2/purdue-international-evgrandprix-sunday-at-ims.html At least 30 electric-powered go-karts are expected to run in the third Purdue International Electric Vehicle Grand Prix on Sunday (May 12) as part of opening weekend festivities at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2013/Q2/purdue-international-evgrandprix-sunday-at-ims.html Tue, 07 May 2013 01:00:00 EDT http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2013/Q2/purdues-top-students-to-be-honored-at-spring-commencement.html Purdue University will honor some of its highest academic-achieving graduating seniors during spring commencement ceremonies on May 10-12. http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2013/Q2/purdues-top-students-to-be-honored-at-spring-commencement.html Mon, 06 May 2013 13:00:00 EDT http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2013/Q2/new-video-highlights-how-tech-is-transforming-higher-ed.html Just as technology has transformed businesses that deal in information delivery, such as journalism and book publishing, many experts also expect that electronic technologies will transform higher education, http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2013/Q2/new-video-highlights-how-tech-is-transforming-higher-ed.html Mon, 06 May 2013 10:00:00 EDT http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2013/Q2/global-policy-research-institute-awards-first-graduate-research-fellowships.html The Global Policy Research Institute has awarded its first Graduate Student Research Fellowships to two Purdue University graduate students. http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2013/Q2/global-policy-research-institute-awards-first-graduate-research-fellowships.html Fri, 03 May 2013 12:00:00 EDT http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2013/Q2/new-purdue-graduate-fellowship-program-designed-to-prepare-interdisciplinary-leaders.html A student-led initiative has opened the door to Purdue University for a new program designed to prepare the next generation of leaders for tackling complex challenges that require an interdisciplinary-driven solution. http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2013/Q2/new-purdue-graduate-fellowship-program-designed-to-prepare-interdisciplinary-leaders.html Thu, 02 May 2013 14:55:00 EDT http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2013/Q2/purdue-professor-elected-to-national-academy-of-sciences.html A Purdue University professor has been elected into the National Academy of Sciences, one of the highest honors given to a scientist or engineer in the United States. http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2013/Q2/purdue-professor-elected-to-national-academy-of-sciences.html Thu, 02 May 2013 01:00:00 EDT http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2013/Q2/rotc-accepting-hall-of-fame-nominations.html The Purdue University Tri-Service ROTC Hall of Fame is accepting nominations for the 2014 class. http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2013/Q2/rotc-accepting-hall-of-fame-nominations.html Wed, 01 May 2013 10:05:00 EDT http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2013/Q2/purdue-to-award-10-honorary-doctorates-during-spring-commencement.html Purdue University will award 10 honorary doctorate degrees during commencement ceremonies this spring. http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2013/Q2/purdue-to-award-10-honorary-doctorates-during-spring-commencement.html Thu, 25 Apr 2013 13:41:00 EDT http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2013/Q2/alumni-group-may-hold-venture-capital-secret-for-startups,-next-big-idea-from-purdue-faculty,-researchers.html A new all-volunteer, nonprofit group composed of Silicon Valley-based Purdue University alumni could provide Purdue innovators and entrepreneurs with another avenue of support to commercialize the university's innovations. http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2013/Q2/alumni-group-may-hold-venture-capital-secret-for-startups,-next-big-idea-from-purdue-faculty,-researchers.html Thu, 25 Apr 2013 09:44:00 EDT http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2013/Q2/purdue-professor-elected-to-the-american-academy-of-arts-and-sciences.html A Purdue University professor has been elected to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, one of the nation's oldest and most prestigious honorary societies. http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2013/Q2/purdue-professor-elected-to-the-american-academy-of-arts-and-sciences.html Thu, 25 Apr 2013 01:00:00 EDT http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2013/Q2/climate-systems-educators-toolkit-to-be-unveiled-at-purdue-environmental-conference.html Purdue University researchers will unveil a learning toolkit for educators about a climate system approach to understanding how the Earth's climate is changing in connection with a three-day conference on campus in May. http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2013/Q2/climate-systems-educators-toolkit-to-be-unveiled-at-purdue-environmental-conference.html Mon, 22 Apr 2013 13:59:00 EDT http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2013/Q2/purdue-merges-marketing-office-into-public-affairs,-eliminates-vice-president-position.html Purdue University will consolidate the Office of Marketing and Media with the Office of Public Affairs under the direction of Julie Griffith, vice president for public affairs, President Mitch Daniels announced Monday (April 22). http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2013/Q2/purdue-merges-marketing-office-into-public-affairs,-eliminates-vice-president-position.html Mon, 22 Apr 2013 13:57:00 EDT http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2013/Q2/purdues-west-lafayette-commencement-to-be-shown-live-on-tv,-webcast.html Spring commencement ceremonies at Purdue University's West Lafayette campus will be broadcast live for television and Internet audiences. http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2013/Q2/purdues-west-lafayette-commencement-to-be-shown-live-on-tv,-webcast.html Mon, 22 Apr 2013 13:28:00 EDT http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2013/Q2/purdue-to-host-fourth-electric-vehicle-grand-prix-saturday.html Teams from Purdue, Ivy Tech and Vincennes University will compete in the fourth Purdue Electric Vehicle Grand Prix on Saturday (April 27). http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2013/Q2/purdue-to-host-fourth-electric-vehicle-grand-prix-saturday.html Sat, 20 Apr 2013 19:51:00 EDT http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2013/Q2/evcs-jimmy-simpson-wins-56th-annual-purdue-grand-prix.html Jimmy Simpson of the Electric Vehicle Club (EVC) won Saturday's (April 20) 56th annual Purdue University Grand Prix race. http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2013/Q2/evcs-jimmy-simpson-wins-56th-annual-purdue-grand-prix.html Thu, 18 Apr 2013 01:00:00 EDT http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2013/Q2/purdue-students-invention-could-improve-workplace-safety.html Industrial and government health and safety inspectors who regularly check work sites for levels of physical, chemical and biological agents could find their own work environments safer through an innovation developed by a Purdue University graduate student. http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2013/Q2/purdue-students-invention-could-improve-workplace-safety.html Wed, 17 Apr 2013 14:28:00 EDT http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2013/Q2/krannert-offering-accelerated-weekend-mba-program.html Purdue University's Krannert School of Management has revamped its Weekend MBA program, reducing the length by 40 percent, from 35 to 21 months, while adding elective courses, greater leadership and career training and participation in an international business trip. http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2013/Q2/krannert-offering-accelerated-weekend-mba-program.html Wed, 17 Apr 2013 01:00:00 EDT http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2013/Q2/purdue-ecopartnership-offers-4,500-travel-grants-for-research-collaborations-in-china.html The U.S.-China EcoPartnership for Environmental Sustainability at Purdue is launching a travel grant program through the Purdue-China Visiting Scholars Network, awarding up to eight travel grants valued at $4,500 each. http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2013/Q2/purdue-ecopartnership-offers-4,500-travel-grants-for-research-collaborations-in-china.html Tue, 16 Apr 2013 16:00:00 EDT http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2013/Q2/daniels-announces-changes-to-purdue-wage-proposal.html Following the second meeting of the new President's Council on Budget and Affordability, Purdue University President Mitch Daniels announced changes in his original proposal for wage restraint as a contributor to holding tuition constant during the 2013-14 and 2014-15 academic years. http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2013/Q2/daniels-announces-changes-to-purdue-wage-proposal.html Tue, 16 Apr 2013 12:15:00 EDT http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2013/Q2/earth-day-activities-to-highlight-sustainability,-student-projects,-lecture-by-retired-joint-chiefs-of-staff-assistant.html Purdue University's Earth Day 2013 activities will feature a carnival of exhibits, games and demonstrations as well as campus and community project presentations and a lecture by retired U.S. Marines Col. Mark Mykleby. http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2013/Q2/earth-day-activities-to-highlight-sustainability,-student-projects,-lecture-by-retired-joint-chiefs-of-staff-assistant.html Tue, 16 Apr 2013 11:07:00 EDT http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2013/Q2/purdue-students-to-show-off-senior-design-innovations.html Purdue University students completing a mechanical engineering senior design course will demonstrate a diverse collection of inventions, from an autonomous lunar rover to a hydroelectric generator for slow-moving streams and a solar-powered aircraft. http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2013/Q2/purdue-students-to-show-off-senior-design-innovations.html Tue, 16 Apr 2013 01:00:00 EDT http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2013/Q2/purdue-students,-organizations-earn-awards.html The annual Student Activities and Organization awards were presented Wednesday (April 10) in the Purdue Memorial Union North Ballroom. More than 100 nominations were received for the awards, which are given to outstanding students, student organizations and organization advisers. http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2013/Q2/purdue-students,-organizations-earn-awards.html Mon, 15 Apr 2013 16:22:00 EDT http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2013/Q2/anonymous-gift-adds-1-million-to-nursing,-veterinary-scholarship-funds.html Purdue University has announced a $1 million gift to fund scholarships in the School of Nursing and College of Veterinary Medicine. http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2013/Q2/anonymous-gift-adds-1-million-to-nursing,-veterinary-scholarship-funds.html Mon, 15 Apr 2013 14:59:00 EDT http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2013/Q2/small-science-to-take-to-big-stage-for-upcoming-purdue-nanodays.html All things nanotechnology will overtake Purdue University's Discovery Park in late April. And we're not talking just about popular MP3 devices. Hundreds of young students, teachers and parents are expected to participate in the third annual NanoDays at Birck Nanotechnology Center and the rest of Discovery Park on April 25 and 26. http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2013/Q2/small-science-to-take-to-big-stage-for-upcoming-purdue-nanodays.html Mon, 15 Apr 2013 12:04:00 EDT http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2013/Q2/college-students-working-out-at-campus-gyms-get-better-grades.html College students who visit their campus gyms are more likely to succeed in the classroom, according to data from Purdue University. http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2013/Q2/college-students-working-out-at-campus-gyms-get-better-grades.html Mon, 15 Apr 2013 01:00:00 EDT http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2013/Q2/college-of-liberal-arts-honors-alumni,-celebrates-50th-anniversary.html Purdue University's College of Liberal Arts honored four distinguished alumni Friday (April 12) during its 2013 annual awards banquet and launch of the 50th anniversary of the School of Humanities, Social Science, and Education. http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2013/Q2/college-of-liberal-arts-honors-alumni,-celebrates-50th-anniversary.html Mon, 15 Apr 2013 01:00:00 EDT http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2013/Q2/purdue-collaborates-with-federal-partners-to-create-resources-for-military,-veteran-families.html Doctors, teachers, employers, neighbors and other members of the community now have expert advice available to help them support military families, thanks to a partnership between Purdue University's Military Family Research Institute, several federal agencies, and the National Military Family Association. http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2013/Q2/purdue-collaborates-with-federal-partners-to-create-resources-for-military,-veteran-families.html Fri, 12 Apr 2013 01:00:00 EDT http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2013/Q2/purdue-to-host-global-china-connection-midwest-conference.html The Purdue chapter of Global China Connection on April 20 will host the organization's Sino-U.S. 1.0: 'Moving the World Forward' Midwest Annual Conference. http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2013/Q2/purdue-to-host-global-china-connection-midwest-conference.html Fri, 12 Apr 2013 01:00:00 EDT http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2013/Q2/solar-energy-company-founder,-purdue-alum-to-give-lecture-on-social-entrepreneurship,-sustainability.html The founder of an innovative solar-powered energy company will give a talk this month on the Purdue University campus that focuses on social entrepreneurship, international business and how the two can come together to benefit our world. http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2013/Q2/solar-energy-company-founder,-purdue-alum-to-give-lecture-on-social-entrepreneurship,-sustainability.html Thu, 11 Apr 2013 14:42:00 EDT http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2013/Q2/purdue-graduate-school-hosts-three-minute-thesis-competition.html Purdue graduate students will have three minutes to present their research results and its significance to judges and the public in a thesis competition Wednesday (April 17) in Stewart Center's Fowler Hall. http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2013/Q2/purdue-graduate-school-hosts-three-minute-thesis-competition.html Thu, 11 Apr 2013 10:57:00 EDT http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2013/Q2/purdue-campuses-to-host-spring-commencement-ceremonies.html Purdue University will award degrees during spring commencement ceremonies at its campuses from May 10-20. http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2013/Q2/purdue-campuses-to-host-spring-commencement-ceremonies.html Mon, 08 Apr 2013 01:00:00 EDT http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2013/Q2/science-on-tap-to-feature-talk-on-devices,-data-and-their-connections.html A Purdue University researcher will highlight the ubiquitous nature of today's device-driven society and the obsession with data interaction. http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2013/Q2/science-on-tap-to-feature-talk-on-devices,-data-and-their-connections.html Fri, 05 Apr 2013 11:03:00 EDT http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2013/Q2/purdue-trustees-approve-new-insurance-plan-administrator,-computing-cluster,-softball-stadium.html The Purdue University Board of Trustees on Friday (April 5) approved contracts for a new plan administrator for employee health insurance and to install a high-speed community research computing cluster, as well as construction of a new softball stadium. http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2013/Q2/purdue-trustees-approve-new-insurance-plan-administrator,-computing-cluster,-softball-stadium.html Fri, 05 Apr 2013 01:00:00 EDT http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2013/Q2/team-building-mixers-to-be-held-april-9-and-16-for-new-purdue-venture-creation-class.html Purdue graduate and undergraduate students in all academic disciplines are invited to two informal events to learn about a new venture startup class being held in the fall 2013 semester and form teams to develop ideas into companies. http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2013/Q2/team-building-mixers-to-be-held-april-9-and-16-for-new-purdue-venture-creation-class.html Thu, 04 Apr 2013 14:33:00 EDT http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2013/Q2/56th-purdue-grand-prix-set-for-april-20.html Purdue University's 56th Grand Prix race will take place April 20 at the Grand Prix track on campus, near the corner of McCormick Road and Cherry Lane. http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2013/Q2/56th-purdue-grand-prix-set-for-april-20.html Thu, 04 Apr 2013 10:58:00 EDT http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2013/Q2/purdues-college-of-veterinary-medicine-to-host-open-house.html Purdue University's College of Veterinary Medicine is hosting its 50th annual Open House from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. April 13 at the university's Lynn Hall. http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2013/Q2/purdues-college-of-veterinary-medicine-to-host-open-house.html