http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/ News Feed from Purdue University News Service en-us 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 Wed, 01 May 2013 13:18:00 EDT http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2013/Q2/purdue-names-five-students-who-are-patenting-their-inventions.html Purdue University recognized five students who are working to patent their own discoveries made while at school. http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2013/Q2/purdue-names-five-students-who-are-patenting-their-inventions.html Sat, 27 Apr 2013 14:00:00 EDT http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2013/Q2/fire-units-respond-to-fire-at-fraternity-house.html Purdue University’s fire department responded Saturday (April 27) morning to a fire at the Alpha Epsilon Pi fraternity, at 1051 David Ross Road, near campus. http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2013/Q2/fire-units-respond-to-fire-at-fraternity-house.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 Tue, 16 Apr 2013 01:00:00 EDT http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2013/Q2/purdue-college-of-agriculture-names-top-students-for-2012-13.html Purdue University's College of Agriculture has honored its top students for the 2012-13 academic year. http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2013/Q2/purdue-college-of-agriculture-names-top-students-for-2012-13.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 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 Wed, 03 Apr 2013 01:00:00 EDT http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2013/Q2/purdue-features-5-students-for-the-month-of-april.html A Purdue University website is featuring five students whose career interests include filmmaking, pharmacy and nanoscience technology. http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2013/Q2/purdue-features-5-students-for-the-month-of-april.html Mon, 04 Mar 2013 01:00:00 EST http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2013/Q1/purdue-features-five-students-crafting-their-mark-on-the-world-of-design.html Purdue University is recognizing five students who are pursuing careers in design fields, such as industrial design, apparel design and communication and art and design. http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2013/Q1/purdue-features-five-students-crafting-their-mark-on-the-world-of-design.html Mon, 04 Mar 2013 01:00:00 EST http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2013/Q1/purdue-places-fraternity-on-probation.html Purdue University officials announced Monday (March 4) that Delta Chi fraternity has been placed on probation. http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2013/Q1/purdue-places-fraternity-on-probation.html Wed, 20 Feb 2013 11:55:00 EST http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2013/Q1/non-invasive-diabetic-testing-device,-personalized-cancer-care-technique-claim-top-prizes-at-100,000-burton-d.-morgan-business-plan-competition.html A device for non-evasive diabetic testing and a biological imaging technique for personalized cancer care won top prizes Tuesday (Feb. 19) at the $100,000 Burton D. Morgan Business Plan Competition in Purdue University's Discovery Park. http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2013/Q1/non-invasive-diabetic-testing-device,-personalized-cancer-care-technique-claim-top-prizes-at-100,000-burton-d.-morgan-business-plan-competition.html Wed, 06 Feb 2013 01:00:00 EST http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2013/Q1/purdue-confers-degrees-following-fall-semester.html Purdue University awarded about 3,300 degrees to students following the fall semester. http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2013/Q1/purdue-confers-degrees-following-fall-semester.html Mon, 04 Feb 2013 11:44:00 EST http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2013/Q1/purdue-features-5-students-dedicated-to-health,-wellness.html Purdue University is recognizing five students who are pursuing careers in health fields, such as athletic training, medicine and medical equipment development. http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2013/Q1/purdue-features-5-students-dedicated-to-health,-wellness.html Mon, 04 Feb 2013 01:00:00 EST http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2013/Q1/division-of-financial-aid-reminds-students-to-file-fafsa.html All current and newly admitted Purdue University students planning on attending Purdue in the fall of 2013 must file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) by March 1 to receive priority consideration for federal, state and university-based financial aid. http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2013/Q1/division-of-financial-aid-reminds-students-to-file-fafsa.html Thu, 31 Jan 2013 16:00:00 EST http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2013/Q1/purdue-university-student-health-center-selects-director.html Gail A. Walenga, assistant vice president for student affairs at Miami University in Oxford, Ohio, will become the Purdue University Student Health Center's director, effective Friday (Feb. 1). http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2013/Q1/purdue-university-student-health-center-selects-director.html Tue, 22 Jan 2013 01:00:00 EST http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2013/Q1/applications-available-for-purdue-alpha-chi-omega-arts-scholarship.html Applications are available for the Purdue University Alpha Chi Omega chapter scholarship, which is awarded each year to a student whose college career has been touched by the arts. http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2013/Q1/applications-available-for-purdue-alpha-chi-omega-arts-scholarship.html Wed, 09 Jan 2013 11:10:00 EST http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2013/Q1/several-purdue-events-planned-to-celebrate-martin-luther-king-jr..html Several activities at Purdue University this month will celebrate the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2013/Q1/several-purdue-events-planned-to-celebrate-martin-luther-king-jr..html Wed, 09 Jan 2013 10:10:00 EST http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2013/Q1/financial-aid-programs-to-offer-help-to-students,-families.html High school students and their families can learn about college financial aid during a program by Purdue University's Division of Financial Aid and the Ivy Tech Community College Lafayette financial aid office. http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2013/Q1/financial-aid-programs-to-offer-help-to-students,-families.html Thu, 03 Jan 2013 10:14:00 EST http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2013/Q1/purdue-features-5-students-who-work-for-equality.html Purdue University is recognizing five students who are leaders on campus and in the community to promote race, culture and gender equality. http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2013/Q1/purdue-features-5-students-who-work-for-equality.html Sat, 15 Dec 2012 09:38:00 EST http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2012/Q4/trustees-approve-2013-14-residence-hall-rate-plans.html Purdue University's Board of Trustees on Saturday (Dec. 15) approved a 1.9 percent average increase in room and board rates at the West Lafayette campus for the 2013-14 academic year. It marks the third straight year that average rates have risen 2 percent or less. http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2012/Q4/trustees-approve-2013-14-residence-hall-rate-plans.html Tue, 04 Dec 2012 09:39:00 EST http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2012/Q4/purdue-features-5-students-interests-and-hobbies.html Purdue University is highlighting five students who are pursuing hobbies and activities that relate to sports, dancing, music and comedy. http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2012/Q4/purdue-features-5-students-interests-and-hobbies.html Mon, 03 Dec 2012 01:00:00 EST http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2012/Q4/financial-aid-presentations-to-offer-information-for-students,-parents.html High school students and their families can learn about college financial aid during either of two upcoming presentations by Purdue University's Division of Financial Aid and the Ivy Tech Community College Lafayette financial aid office. http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2012/Q4/financial-aid-presentations-to-offer-information-for-students,-parents.html Tue, 27 Nov 2012 01:00:00 EST http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2012/Q4/purdue-libraries-to-extend-hours-as-students-prepare-for-finals.html Purdue University Libraries will extend hours at four facilities to help students prepare for final exams. 

The John W. Hicks Undergraduate Library will be open around the clock from Dec. 2-15. The Hicks library opens at 1 p.m. Sunday (Dec. 2), and will close at 5 p.m. Dec. 15. http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2012/Q4/purdue-libraries-to-extend-hours-as-students-prepare-for-finals.html Fri, 16 Nov 2012 01:00:00 EST http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2012/Q4/purdue-doctoral-student-named-u.s.-kauffman-global-scholar.html Purdue University doctoral student and aspiring entrepreneur Landon Young has been selected as a 2013 U.S. Kauffman Global Scholar, a program led by the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation. http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2012/Q4/purdue-doctoral-student-named-u.s.-kauffman-global-scholar.html Mon, 12 Nov 2012 13:14:00 EST http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2012/Q4/purdues-international-student-population-ranks-2nd-for-public-schools.html Purdue University continues to have the second-largest international student population among U.S. public universities and is fourth overall, according to a report released Monday (Nov. 12) by the Institute of International Education. http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2012/Q4/purdues-international-student-population-ranks-2nd-for-public-schools.html Fri, 09 Nov 2012 01:00:00 EST http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2012/Q4/student-group-hopes-community-will-help-throw-in-the-towel.html A group of Purdue University students wants community members to throw in the towel - and other personal hygiene items - to help local homeless shelters. http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2012/Q4/student-group-hopes-community-will-help-throw-in-the-towel.html Mon, 05 Nov 2012 13:19:00 EST http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2012/Q4/student-veteran-groups-win-awards,-set-national-examples.html Student veterans from the University of Evansville, Indiana University Southeast and Purdue University won top honors and $2,000 each in a Student Veterans Organization Hall of Fame Competition, the Military Family Research Institute at Purdue University announced Friday (Nov. 2). http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2012/Q4/student-veteran-groups-win-awards,-set-national-examples.html Fri, 02 Nov 2012 01:00:00 EDT http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2012/Q4/purdue-features-students-who-are-making-news.html Purdue University is highlighting five students who are focusing on different aspects of mass communication, including meteorology, photography and journalism. http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2012/Q4/purdue-features-students-who-are-making-news.html Fri, 12 Oct 2012 21:00:00 EDT http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2012/Q4/purdue-names-2012-homecoming-queen-and-king.html Purdue University students Stuart Shippee and Haley Mummert were crowned the 2012 Homecoming king and queen during a Friday (Oct. 12) campus pep rally. http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2012/Q4/purdue-names-2012-homecoming-queen-and-king.html Thu, 11 Oct 2012 01:00:00 EDT http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2012/Q4/student-organizations-to-be-deactivated-oct.-15.html Purdue University's Student Activities and Organization Office announced the list of organizations and clubs whose records have become outdated. http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2012/Q4/student-organizations-to-be-deactivated-oct.-15.html Wed, 03 Oct 2012 01:00:00 EDT http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2012/Q4/purdue-highlights-students-with-boilermaker-family-ties.html Purdue is recognizing five students with Purdue family legacies that extend for decades or are just getting started. http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2012/Q4/purdue-highlights-students-with-boilermaker-family-ties.html Tue, 25 Sep 2012 15:45:00 EDT http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2012/Q3/calling-on-students-make-the-call.html Purdue University students and staff are rolling out a new online video, 'Make the Call,' to explain alcohol poisoning and urge everyone to call for help when someone is in a life-threatening situation after drinking. http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2012/Q3/calling-on-students-make-the-call.html Tue, 04 Sep 2012 01:00:00 EDT http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2012/Q3/purdue-recognizes-five-new-boilermakers.html Purdue University is recognizing five students who are new Boilermakers this academic year. http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2012/Q3/purdue-recognizes-five-new-boilermakers.html Thu, 30 Aug 2012 13:19:00 EDT http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2012/Q3/purdue-band-members-to-fly-worlds-largest-drum-into-largest-lake.html Members of Purdue University's 'All-American' Marching Band are building a new version of the World's Largest Drum that will fly over, and into, Lake Michigan. http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2012/Q3/purdue-band-members-to-fly-worlds-largest-drum-into-largest-lake.html Mon, 27 Aug 2012 19:00:00 EDT http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2012/Q3/armstrong-memorialized-at-purdue-service.html Neil A. Armstrong, the first human to set foot on the moon, was lauded as 'an exemplary Boilermaker and an extraordinary American' during a memorial service Monday (Aug. 27) at Purdue University. http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2012/Q3/armstrong-memorialized-at-purdue-service.html Sun, 26 Aug 2012 18:00:00 EDT http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2012/Q3/neil-armstrong-memorial-service-set-for-aug.-27-on-purdue-campus.html Purdue Student Government will hold a memorial service for university alumnus and Apollo astronaut Neil A. Armstrong at 5:30 p.m. Monday (Aug. 27). http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2012/Q3/neil-armstrong-memorial-service-set-for-aug.-27-on-purdue-campus.html Wed, 22 Aug 2012 01:00:00 EDT http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2012/Q3/purdue-convocations-offers-ways-for-students-to-get-involved.html Purdue Convocations offers students two ways to get involved this year through participation in their student organizations, Convocations Voice Network and Student Concert Committee. http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2012/Q3/purdue-convocations-offers-ways-for-students-to-get-involved.html Mon, 20 Aug 2012 01:00:00 EDT http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2012/Q3/students-ability-to-connect-to-campus-events,-activities-gets-easier.html The Purdue University iPhone app now features PurdueBoard as a way to enhance the communication of events, announcements and callouts. http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2012/Q3/students-ability-to-connect-to-campus-events,-activities-gets-easier.html Thu, 16 Aug 2012 01:00:00 EDT http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2012/Q3/college-students-balance-academic-success-with-grief,-ill-parents.html Even though losing a loved one or being away from a seriously ill parent is common for college students, many can feel isolated when balancing school and family issues, says a Purdue University professor who specializes in grief and loss issues. http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2012/Q3/college-students-balance-academic-success-with-grief,-ill-parents.html Wed, 15 Aug 2012 13:00:00 EDT http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2012/Q3/purdue,-west-lafayette-to-welcome-students-living-off-campus.html For the 13th consecutive year, volunteers from Purdue University and the city of West Lafayette will go around the New Chauncey and Northwestern Heights neighborhoods on Tuesday (Aug. 21) evening to meet students living off campus and welcome them to West Lafayette and Purdue. http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2012/Q3/purdue,-west-lafayette-to-welcome-students-living-off-campus.html Wed, 15 Aug 2012 01:00:00 EDT http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2012/Q3/purdue-brings-peer-institutions-together-for-future-graduate-students.html Students from throughout the United States who are interested in graduate school will converge on the Purdue University campus Sept. 23 and 24 for the Big Ten+ Graduate School Exposition. http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2012/Q3/purdue-brings-peer-institutions-together-for-future-graduate-students.html Tue, 14 Aug 2012 01:00:00 EDT http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2012/Q3/golf-outing-to-benefit-wounded-warrior-project,-purdue-and-ivy-tech-student-veterans-organizations.html The Purdue Student Veterans Organization will host an Aug. 25 golf scramble with part of the funds raised going to the Wounded Warrior Project, a national nonprofit that serves military service members who incurred service-connected wounds, injuries, or illnesses, and their families. http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2012/Q3/golf-outing-to-benefit-wounded-warrior-project,-purdue-and-ivy-tech-student-veterans-organizations.html Mon, 13 Aug 2012 01:00:00 EDT http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2013/Q1/purdue-musical-organizations-continues-campus,-community-arts-series.html Purdue Musical Organizations will continue this year to present 'Embrace the Sound,' an arts series featuring five performances that are free and open to the public. http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2013/Q1/purdue-musical-organizations-continues-campus,-community-arts-series.html Wed, 08 Aug 2012 01:00:00 EDT http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2012/Q3/new-students-begin-purdue-experience-with-orientation-program.html Boiler Gold Rush, a student orientation program involving about 5,500 new students, this year features a supplemental program for international students and an induction ceremony for all new students. http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2012/Q3/new-students-begin-purdue-experience-with-orientation-program.html Wed, 01 Aug 2012 01:00:00 EDT http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2012/Q3/recreational-center-to-begin-phased-opening-of-completed-areas.html The student recreation facility, soon to be named the France A. Córdova Recreational Sports Center (CREC), will have phased openings this fall with various portions being made available prior to the facility's Homecoming weekend grand opening. http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2012/Q3/recreational-center-to-begin-phased-opening-of-completed-areas.html Mon, 30 Jul 2012 01:00:00 EDT http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2012/Q3/purdue-awards-degrees,-honors-students.html Purdue University awarded about 7,300 degrees to students following the spring semester. About 13,600 Purdue University students earned academic honors for the spring 2012 semester. http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2012/Q3/purdue-awards-degrees,-honors-students.html Fri, 27 Jul 2012 01:00:00 EDT http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2012/Q3/wade-steffey-memorial-scholarship-awarded-to-3-indiana-students.html Three students from Indiana have been chosen as recipients of Purdue University's Wade Steffey Memorial Scholarship. http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2012/Q3/wade-steffey-memorial-scholarship-awarded-to-3-indiana-students.html Thu, 12 Jul 2012 01:00:00 EDT http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2012/Q3/organizers-hope-statue-of-purdues-founder-connects-him,-students.html Helping Purdue students form a stronger connection to the university's founder is the goal of a group building a statue of John Purdue. http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2012/Q3/organizers-hope-statue-of-purdues-founder-connects-him,-students.html Thu, 28 Jun 2012 01:00:00 EDT http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2012/Q2/purdue-students-make-lafayette-home-super-energy-efficient,-tours-available.html Purdue College of Technology students are hosting an open house for a rebuilt post-World War II, Lafayette, Ind., tract home after incorporating a myriad of 21st-century energy efficiency measures. http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2012/Q2/purdue-students-make-lafayette-home-super-energy-efficient,-tours-available.html