Purdue University News

Calcium expert honored with university's top research award

Tue, 22 May 2012 11:09:00 EDT

Connie Weaver, head and distinguished professor of nutrition science, is the 2012 recipient of the Herbert Newby McCoy Award, the most prestigious research honor given by Purdue University.

Trustees ratify appointments, OK department name change

Fri, 11 May 2012 09:28:00 EDT

The Purdue University Board of Trustees on Friday (May 11) ratified the appointment of two named professors and deans for Purdue Extended Campus in West Lafayette and the College of Health and Human Services at Indiana University-Purdue University Fort Wayne.

Program for youth with disabilities offers summer session

Mon, 23 Apr 2012 14:09:00 EDT

Physical Education Teacher Educators Supporting Physical Activity, Learning, and Service - will host a five-week physical activity and aquatics program beginning June 14.

Deaf rap-artist Signmark to perform at Purdue's Slayter Center

Thu, 19 Apr 2012 14:55:00 EDT

Deaf rap-artist Signmark will perform at 3:30 p.m. Sunday (April 22) in a free public concert at Purdue University's Slayter Center.

Expert on ADHD to speak at Purdue Sunday

Thu, 19 Apr 2012 10:15:00 EDT

Boilers with ADD/ADHD will host a talk Sunday (April 22) by Ari Tuckman, author of "More Attention, Less Deficit: Success Strategies for Adults with ADHD."

New Purdue building to strengthen learning, research in health fields

Wed, 18 Apr 2012 12:43:00 EDT

Purdue University on Wednesday (April 18) celebrated its plans for Lyles-Porter Hall, which will house the university's nationally ranked Department of Speech, Language and Hearing Sciences and medical and health programs that provide students a variety of learning and clinical experiences.

Purdue student gains international experience through Hospitality and Tourism Management opportunity

Tue, 17 Apr 2012 16:28:00 EDT

When Purdue University senior Katey Wheeler applied for an internship to work for six months in Qingdao, China, she had not expected the experience half a world away would make her feel so close to home.

Purdue dedicates Hospitality and Tourism Management's Marriott Hall

Tue, 17 Apr 2012 16:21:00 EDT

Purdue University on Tuesday (April 17) dedicated Marriott Hall, the new home of the School of Hospitality and Tourism Management.

Study: Indiana child-care ratings help inform parents, educate caregivers

Thu, 12 Apr 2012 09:20:00 EDT

Indiana parents are giving high marks to the state's new child-care quality rating system, and many participating child-care programs are improving their quality of care thanks to the program's resources, reports a Purdue University study.

Breast cancer survivors win before crossing the finish line

Thu, 5 Apr 2012 11:24:00 EDT

The benefits of breast cancer survivors walking hand-in-hand or running in pink during the many weekend road races this spring may go beyond raising money, says a Purdue University expert.

Study: Golfers can improve their putt with a different look

Tue, 3 Apr 2012 10:41:00 EDT

Golfers looking to improve their putting may find an advantage in visualizing the hole as bigger, according to a new study from Purdue University.

Purdue students develop app to help children with severe autism

Wed, 28 Mar 2012 15:14:00 EDT

Students in a Purdue University service-learning program have developed an application for Apple's iPad that helps children with severe autism learn how to communicate.

Research on sound, neural processing could help deaf people hear amidst the noise

Tue, 27 Mar 2012 15:58:00 EDT

A new understanding about how the inner ear processes the temporal structure of sound could some day improve how prosthetic hearing devices are designed to help people with profound hearing loss hear better in noisy places, according to new Purdue University research.

Expert: Holding a gun changes the way people perceive others, objects

Mon, 26 Mar 2012 14:40:00 EDT

Just the act of holding a gun affects a person's perception in a way that makes them more likely to incorrectly perceive others holding weapons that aren't really there, says a Purdue University perception expert.

Purdue accepting nominations for Inspiring Families, Communities Award

Fri, 23 Mar 2012 13:32:00 EDT

Purdue University's College of Health and Human Sciences is accepting nominations for its 11th annual Inspiring Families and Building Communities award, presented to a program or collaboration that has improved the well being of Indiana families.

Purdue institute to focus on women's health, disease prevention

Fri, 23 Mar 2012 12:30:00 EDT

Purdue will be home to a new research institute dedicated to research and education focused on improving women's health issues through prevention of chronic diseases such as cancer, bone health and Alzheimer's disease, university officials announced Friday (March 23).

Expectations, exhaustion can lead mothers to post-adoption stress

Thu, 22 Mar 2012 13:02:00 EDT

Fatigue and unrealistic expectations of parenthood may help contribute to post-adoption depression in women, according to a Purdue University study.

Purdue to hold free hearing, speech and language screenings

Thu, 22 Mar 2012 11:18:00 EDT

Purdue University's M.D. Steer Audiology and Speech-Language Clinics are offering free hearing, speech and language screenings on April 4.

Etiquette expert: Preparation can lead to a successful interview

Mon, 19 Mar 2012 11:29:00 EDT

Proper interview etiquette could make the difference between landing a job or being an also-ran, says a Purdue University expert.

Prof: March Madness is a great time to focus more on women's basketball

Tue, 13 Mar 2012 09:28:00 EDT

While there are more opportunities today to follow women's college basketball, both during the season and at tournament times, these women athletes are, for the most part, minimally praised, reported on or acknowledged on national and regional television news, says a Purdue University expert.

U.S.News ranks Purdue's graduate programs among nation's best

Tue, 13 Mar 2012 08:02:00 EDT

Purdue University's programs remain among the best in the nation in U.S.News & World Report's rankings of the top graduate schools released Tuesday (March 13).

Ethics panel, national health leader, other events to celebrate health college

Tue, 6 Mar 2012 14:55:00 EST

A family fitness fair, ethics panel, fashion show and lecture by the CEO of the American Cancer Society are some of the events to celebrate the Purdue University College of Health and Human Sciences on March 20-31.

Athlete, fashion model to speak at Purdue

Thu, 23 Feb 2012 16:50:00 EST

Aimee Mullins, an athlete, fashion model, advocate and actress, will be the keynote speaker for a series of events in March to celebrate Purdue University's College of Health and Human Sciences.

AMIPurdue supports delivering university-led life science technologies to the marketplace

Tue, 14 Feb 2012 14:28:00 EST

Purdue mechanical engineering professor Eric Nauman is not surprised by the spotlight focused on concussions in today's sports world.

Football findings suggest concussions caused by series of hits

Thu, 2 Feb 2012 15:14:00 EST

A two-year study of high school football players suggests that concussions are likely caused by many hits over time and not from a single blow to the head, as commonly believed.

Purdue professor prescribes ways to reach fitness goals

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 14:28:00 EST

For those who have lost sight of their fitness goals, a Purdue University expert has some advice.

Purdue expert says Super Bowl ads may not be worth the money

Mon, 23 Jan 2012 13:32:00 EST

NBC has reported that it sold out advertising time for this year's Super Bowl broadcast before the end of last year. And 30-second spots sold for a record $3.5 million.

Purdue-based Pete's Pals to offer program for youth with disabilities

Tue, 17 Jan 2012 10:28:00 EST

Pete's Pals will host a five-week physical activity and aquatics program beginning March 22.

Search committee named for new health college dean

Mon, 9 Jan 2012 08:50:00 EST

A search advisory committee has been named to help find a new dean for Purdue University's College of Health and Human Sciences.

Trustees ratify appointments; approve degree program and academic name changes

Sat, 17 Dec 2011 09:47:00 EST

The Purdue University Board of Trustees on Saturday (Dec. 17) ratified the appointment of one distinguished professor and two named professors and approved a bachelor of arts with a major in history program at Purdue University North Central.

Purdue names health sciences, engineering buildings

Sat, 17 Dec 2011 09:43:00 EST

The Purdue University Board of Trustees on Saturday (Dec. 17) approved the naming of two new academic facilities and four contracts each in excess of $2 million.

Purdue professor predicts basketball fans will be back

Thu, 8 Dec 2011 15:00:00 EST

Professional basketball fans stewed through the summer and early fall, wondering if a labor dispute between team owners and their players would cancel the 2011-12 season.

Military Family Research Institute caps year with awards to student veterans' groups

Wed, 7 Dec 2011 14:13:00 EST

The Military Family Research Institute (MFRI) at Purdue University awarded a total of $7,000 to four Indiana student veterans' organizations that are helping student service members and veterans successfully transition to higher education settings.

NIH grant to help MRI scientist seek answers about manganese toxicity, Parkinson's disease

Tue, 29 Nov 2011 11:00:00 EST

People exposed to manganese in occupational settings such as welding may not see signs for years that the element is toxic to their nervous systems, but new medical imaging techniques being developed and tested by a Purdue University professor could help reveal toxicity before symptoms appear that indicate irreversible brain damage.

Counting pizza sauce as a vegetable is no laughing matter, expert says

Tue, 22 Nov 2011 10:58:00 EST

Journalists, bloggers and comedians have been making hay with a Congressional bill that would count pizza sauce as a school lunch vegetable, but a leading child nutritionist says the sad joke is that the sauce has counted as a vegetable for a long time.

Retail employees face plenty of stress during holidays

Thu, 17 Nov 2011 09:25:00 EST

Full-time and seasonal employees working the front lines of retailing during the holidays face an enormous amount of stress, says Richard Feinberg of the Purdue University Retail Institute.

Perry debate gaffe could happen to anyone, expert says

Fri, 11 Nov 2011 14:20:00 EST

A Purdue University speech expert says Rick Perry's debate "brain freeze" could happen to anyone and is not a sign of mental impairment.

Holiday sales expected to be up 2-4 percent, Purdue expert says

Tue, 1 Nov 2011 10:16:00 EDT

Retail sales in the United States are expected to increase 2 percent to 4 percent this holiday season over last year, which is surprising given the state of the economy, says Richard Feinberg of the Purdue University Retail Institute.

Free hearing, speech and language screenings to be held at Purdue

Thu, 20 Oct 2011 13:50:00 EDT

Purdue University's M.D. Steer Audiology and Speech-Language Clinics are offering free hearing, speech and language screenings on Nov. 15.

Public invited to meet science laureates at town hall forum

Wed, 19 Oct 2011 14:00:00 EDT

The public is invited to talk with leading science writers on Nov. 10 at a town hall forum during Purdue University's three-day Science Journalism Laureates program.

Science on Tap to highlight research on military families

Tue, 18 Oct 2011 11:27:00 EDT

Shelley MacDermid Wadsworth, whose research and work on behalf of military families has informed national policymakers, is the speaker at the next Science on Tap at 6 p.m. Nov. 10.

Symposium to honor Institute of Medicine appointment

Wed, 12 Oct 2011 14:53:00 EDT

A symposium about calcium metabolism will celebrate the appointment of a Purdue University professor to the Institute of Medicine, which is the health arm of the National Academy of Sciences.

New building to nurture studies in human and family development

Fri, 7 Oct 2011 16:19:00 EDT

Military families, preschool-age children and older adults are among those who will benefit from research at Purdue University's new Bill and Sally Hanley Hall.

Community stands up for veterans, homeless

Mon, 26 Sep 2011 13:50:00 EDT

Volunteers, services and donations are sought to assist with the homeless, almost homeless and unemployed veterans and their families.

Renowned food critic/editor, bestselling author to speak on campus

Mon, 26 Sep 2011 11:23:00 EDT

Renowned food columnist/editor and best-selling author Ruth Reichl will speak Oct. 18 as part of the Purdue University Libraries Distinguished Lecture Series.

Purdue solar home ready to be judged

Thu, 22 Sep 2011 15:32:00 EDT

After being built, then rebuilt twice, it's showtime for Purdue University's INhome solar house.

Institute awards more than $10,000 to student veterans' groups

Mon, 19 Sep 2011 13:49:00 EDT

The Military Family Research Institute at Purdue University awarded more than $10,000 to six Indiana student veterans' organizations that are helping student service members and veterans successfully transition to higher education settings.

Symposium will feature lectures on who lives longer and why

Tue, 13 Sep 2011 10:34:00 EDT

The Center on Aging and the Life Course will host a Sept. 23 symposium at Purdue University with a discussion on the longevity from cells to societies.

Concussion research expands as high school football season continues

Tue, 13 Sep 2011 09:59:00 EDT

As football teams take to fields across the nation, Purdue University researchers continue work to uncover how repeated head impacts affect high school athletes.

Students ready to send solar house on the road

Wed, 7 Sep 2011 13:28:00 EDT

Purdue University's INhome solar house will leave campus by truck early Monday (Sept. 12) for Washington, D.C., and the U.S. Department of Energy's Solar Decathlon 2011 competition.

Early Childhood Alliance wins Purdue award

Tue, 6 Sep 2011 10:32:00 EDT

Book Buddies, an early literacy program by Early Childhood Alliance that serves six Indiana counties, is the recipient of the 10th annual Purdue University Inspiring Families and Building Communities Award.

Speech expert talks tips for teachers, instructors to care for their voice

Wed, 31 Aug 2011 10:27:00 EDT

Teachers and professors returning to the classroom this fall may be struggling with voice issues now, but a Purdue University speech expert says these instructors should have a plan for preserving their voice year-round.

Local youth with disabilities invited to participate in physical activity program

Mon, 29 Aug 2011 13:51:00 EDT

Beginning Oct. 12, Pete’s Pals will host a five-week swimming program for youth with disabilities.

Purdue receives $2.1 million to study link between personality traits, health

Wed, 10 Aug 2011 10:51:00 EDT

How people's moods and self-discipline affect their physical health and longevity will continue to be studied at Purdue University thanks to a $2.1 million, five-year grant from the National Institutes of Health.

Purdue Day at Indiana State Fair set for Aug. 12

Thu, 4 Aug 2011 09:45:00 EDT

Purdue Day at the Indiana State Fair on Aug. 12 will feature more than 50 tents and exhibits that include robotics demonstrations, an obstacle course from the new College of Health and Human Sciences, and a spelling bee.

Purdue, community join president's challenge for military, families

Mon, 1 Aug 2011 13:12:00 EDT

Purdue groups and members of faith-based organizations in Greater Lafayette have been selected to join President Obama's Interfaith and Community Service Challenge to aid service members, veterans and their families.

Despite loss, soccer success could fulfill goals for women's sports

Mon, 18 Jul 2011 13:09:00 EDT

Even though the U.S. women's soccer team lost to Japan on Sunday (July 17), the World Cup experience could be a win for women's sports, says a Purdue University expert.

Public invited to tour Purdue's solar house

Mon, 27 Jun 2011 13:52:00 EDT

Purdue University will throw an open house at INhome, the solar home that will compete in an international competition this fall.

Got research? Camp Calcium celebrates 20 years

Mon, 27 Jun 2011 13:43:00 EDT

Purdue University's Camp Calcium, the primary source of research for today's calcium guidelines for teens, is celebrating its 20th year.

Study: Trying to lose weight? Lose the fat substitutes

Tue, 21 Jun 2011 14:57:00 EDT

Fat substitutes used in popular snack foods to help people control weight may have the opposite effect, according to Purdue University research.

Local children win with 10th PALS program

Fri, 17 Jun 2011 11:15:00 EDT

$1 million more shared with higher ed institutions to aid student veterans

Wed, 15 Jun 2011 11:29:00 EDT

The Military Family Research Institute (MFRI) at Purdue University on Wednesday (June 15) awarded more than $1 million to 25 Indiana institutions of higher education that proposed ways to enhance services for the state's student service members, veterans and their families.

Camp Calcium invites former campers to celebrate 20th year

Mon, 13 Jun 2011 11:06:00 EDT

Purdue University's program that has played a key role in understanding calcium and its function in bone health is inviting more than 400 previous Camp Calcium student participants and workers to a 20th reunion this summer.

Purdue hosting free camp for sons, daughters of military families

Wed, 8 Jun 2011 14:58:00 EDT

Teenage sons and daughters of military families are invited to a free summer camp July 17-23 at Purdue University.

Study: Young children's interest in reading relates to behavior

Thu, 19 May 2011 11:44:00 EDT

Preschoolers who enjoy spending time with a good book are more likely to behave better in the classroom, according to research from Purdue University.

Purdue conference offers workshops on healthy living

Wed, 18 May 2011 13:47:00 EDT

The annual Home and Family Conference at Purdue University will offer a mix of learning and entertainment during three days of workshops and other programs focusing on healthy living and family life.

Purdue OKs economics degree program, new Calumet department

Tue, 17 May 2011 11:51:00 EDT

The Purdue University Board of Trustees on Tuesday (May 17) approved a bachelor's degree in economics for students in the College of Liberal Arts.

Youth with disabilities can swim, play at Purdue summer program

Wed, 11 May 2011 09:38:00 EDT

Youth with disabilities can participate in a five-session Pete's Pals program that offers community-based aquatic and motor therapy sessions.

Professor: Pain of ostracism can be deep, long-lasting

Tue, 10 May 2011 08:52:00 EDT

Ostracism or exclusion may not leave external scars, but it can cause pain that often is deeper and lasts longer than a physical injury, according to a Purdue University expert.

Study: Reasonable quantities of red pepper may help curb appetite

Mon, 25 Apr 2011 14:28:00 EDT

Spicing up your daily diet with some red pepper can curb appetite, especially for those who don't normally eat the popular spice, according to research from Purdue University.

Science on Tap to feature researchers who studied head injuries in high school football players

Fri, 15 Apr 2011 11:08:00 EDT

Three Purdue University researchers who gained national attention for their study of head injuries suffered by high school football players will speak as part of a team presentation at Thursday's (April 21) Science on Tap event in downtown Lafayette.

Study shows how discrimination hurts: Lack of fair treatment leads to obesity issues

Mon, 11 Apr 2011 12:00:00 EDT

People, especially men, who feel any kind of discrimination, are likely to see their waistlines expand, according to research from Purdue University.

Study: 3 square meals a day paired with lean protein help people feel full during weight loss

Wed, 30 Mar 2011 11:54:00 EDT

Eating fewer, regular-sized meals with higher amounts of lean protein can make one feel more full than eating smaller, more frequent meals, according to new research from Purdue University.

Free screenings at Purdue to test hearing, speech and language

Tue, 22 Mar 2011 12:50:00 EDT

Purdue University's M.D. Steer Audiology and Speech-Language Clinics are offering free hearing, speech and language screenings on March 29.

Prof: Tips to help children cope with earthquake, tsunami tragedy

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 10:32:00 EDT

The damage from the Japan earthquake and Pacific Ocean tsunami may be thousands of miles away, but the disaster can affect children around the world, says a Purdue University children's expert.

Purdue receives $2.7 million grant to study patient-physician communication

Thu, 10 Mar 2011 12:22:00 EST

Purdue University has received a five-year, $2.7 million grant from the National Institutes of Health to study patient and physician communication to improve interactions during physician visits and empower patients to participate actively in their care.

Youth with disabilities can swim, play at Pete's Pals program

Fri, 4 Mar 2011 11:28:00 EST

Purdue students can help youths with disabilities participate in a five-week Pete's Pals program that offers community-based aquatic and motor therapy sessions.

Stigma weighs heavily on obese people, contributing to greater health problems

Thu, 3 Mar 2011 10:58:00 EST

The discrimination that obese people feel, whether it is poor service at a restaurant or being treated differently in the workplace, may have a direct impact on their physical health, according to new research from Purdue University.

Nominations sought for Inspiring Families, Communities Award

Mon, 28 Feb 2011 10:30:00 EST

Purdue is accepting nominations for its 10th annual Inspiring Families and Building Communities Award, presented annually to a program or collaboration that has improved the well-being of Indiana families.

Purdue announces initiative to help Indiana communities build economic ties with China

Fri, 25 Feb 2011 12:36:00 EST

Cultural expertise, business guidance and consulting services are just some of the resources Purdue can offer Indiana communities interested in expanding economic development with China through a new initiative university officials announced Friday (Feb. 25).

Science on Tap to focus on impact of new dietary recommendations for calcium, Vitamin D

Mon, 14 Feb 2011 11:27:00 EST

Purdue University professor Connie Weaver will outline the impact of the new dietary recommendations for calcium and Vitamin D at the next Science on Tap beginning at 6 p.m. Thursday (Feb. 17).

Purdue Extension a leader in national military families plan

Wed, 9 Feb 2011 10:16:00 EST

Purdue Extension's expertise in helping military families is a key ingredient in President Obama's new initiative to increase support to families of deployed military members

Trustees approve appointments, academic changes

Fri, 4 Feb 2011 11:20:00 EST

The Purdue University Board of Trustees on Friday (Feb. 4) approved the merger of two departments in the College of Technology and ratified appointments to four named and distinguished professorships.

Purdue institute awards $9,400 to student veteran organizations

Thu, 3 Feb 2011 12:28:00 EST

The Military Family Research Institute at Purdue University awarded more than $9,400 to six Indiana student veterans' organizations, including one that replicated a football rivalry event that raised more than $2,700 for a veterans' charity.

Professors talk about stuttering, their research in children

Mon, 31 Jan 2011 10:29:00 EST

Even though the "The King's Speech" shows how a man coped with stuttering almost a century ago, the film and its Oscar buzz has people talking about the speech disorder in the 21st century, says two Purdue University stuttering experts.

Study: Diabetes affects patients' well-being and also impacts spouses

Wed, 26 Jan 2011 14:52:00 EST

Older patients with diabetes who are not dealing well with the disease are likely to have symptoms of depression, and spouses of older patients also suffer distress related to diabetes and its management, according to research from Purdue University.

Consumer psychologist: Super Bowl ads might not be worth the cost

Tue, 25 Jan 2011 14:48:00 EST

Super Bowl commercials are overhyped and probably not worth the money spent on them, says Richard Feinberg, a consumer psychologist in Purdue University's Department of Consumer Sciences and Retailing.

Research finds practicing retrieval is best tool for learning

Thu, 20 Jan 2011 14:25:00 EST

The time students invest in rereading or reviewing their notes would be better spent practicing retrieval to ensure better learning, according to new research from Purdue University.

Experts help fans to 'see' the science behind those football kicks

Mon, 20 Dec 2010 12:09:00 EST

For the football player who manages to save his team's postseason or clinch a victory by kicking an extra point or field goal, chances are the goalposts looked pretty big, according to two Purdue University experts.

Lilly Endowment awards $6.3 million for Purdue-based Military Family Research Institute

Wed, 15 Dec 2010 09:58:00 EST

Lilly Endowment Inc. has awarded a $6.3 million grant to the Military Family Research Institute at Purdue, the university's president announced Wednesday (Dec. 15).

Indiana CTSI retreat to focus on advancing the science of translational medicine

Thu, 9 Dec 2010 11:43:00 EST

Researchers collaborating with the Indiana Clinical and Translational Sciences Institute will meet Dec. 17 in Purdue University's Discovery Park to highlight the year's efforts and success stories in advancing the science of translational medicine.

Study: Rough match can sideline tennis players' perceptions

Wed, 1 Dec 2010 11:02:00 EST

Tennis players who "ace" a match are more likely to see the ball as moving slowly and view the net as lower to the ground, according to new research from Purdue University.

One Brick Higher Award presented to leaders of accreditation process

Tue, 30 Nov 2010 13:20:00 EST

The leaders of the 30-month process that resulted in Purdue's continued accreditation by the Higher Learning Commission were honored Tuesday (Nov. 30) with the university's One Brick Higher Award.

Christine Ladisch, dean of the College of Health

Got Expert? Nutrition professor discusses new calcium guidelines

Tue, 30 Nov 2010 10:24:00 EST

More emphasis needs to be placed on consuming calcium in light of the new 2010 dietary reference intake guidelines, says a Purdue University expert.

Nutrition expert comments on new vitamin D recommendations

Tue, 30 Nov 2010 10:13:00 EST

Even though the new recommendations for vitamin D increased three-fold, not everyone is going to feel that is enough, says a Purdue University foods and nutrition expert.

Vitamin D and calcium experts

Mon, 29 Nov 2010 13:07:00 EST

On Tuesday (Nov. 30) the new dietary reference intake guidelines will be announced. The experts below will be available to speak with media after the announcement.

Purdue, Neil Armstrong present 'Hero of the Hudson' with medal

Fri, 12 Nov 2010 21:07:00 EST

Purdue alumnus Capt. Chesley 'Sully' Sullenberger, the Hero of the Hudson, was awarded the university's Neil Armstrong Medal of Excellence on Friday (Nov. 12), making him only the second person to earn the honor

Campus, community groups to provide smoking cessation aid

Tue, 9 Nov 2010 10:56:00 EST

As part of the 35th annual Great American Smokeout on Nov. 18, Purdue's Academy of Student Pharmacists, along with Purdue's Student Wellness Office and the Tobacco Free Partnership of Tippecanoe County, will provide information about smoking cessation services for Purdue students and answer questions about living smoke-free.

Taking a look at psych program, thanks to 'Hero on the Hudson'

Tue, 9 Nov 2010 10:13:00 EST

A Purdue University alumnus famous for his heroics is providing an opportunity to highlight industrial/organizational psychology.

Military heroes remembered in libraries around the state

Wed, 3 Nov 2010 08:22:00 EDT

In conjunction with Veterans Day, service members - past and current - are being honored in libraries across the nation on "Our Heroes Trees."