Purdue University News http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/ RSS Feed from Purdue University News Service en-us http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/events/2012/120425DoerrMarker.html Wed, 25 Apr 2012 15:04:00 EDT Cheetah Conservation Fund founder to speak at Purdue http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/events/2012/120425DoerrMarker.html Laurie Marker, founder and executive director of the Cheetah Conservation Fund, will speak at 12:30 p.m. Friday (April 27) in Purdue University's Lynn Hall of Veterinary Medicine. http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/events/2012/120409KirkpatrickSpringfest.html Mon, 9 Apr 2012 13:57:00 EDT Purdue's Spring Fest a weekend of fun-filled activities http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/events/2012/120409KirkpatrickSpringfest.html Purdue University will open its doors for a weekend of free, fun and educational activities during this year's Spring Fest April 14-15. http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/events/2012/120404HouserVetSchool.html Wed, 4 Apr 2012 14:32:00 EDT Purdue's College of Veterinary Medicine hosts open house for public http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/events/2012/120404HouserVetSchool.html Purdue University's College of Veterinary Medicine will host its 49th annual open house on April 14 featuring activities that include a petting zoo, talks on animal topics and demonstrations. http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/general/2012/120330TownsendEyeExam.html Fri, 30 Mar 2012 12:30:00 EDT Purdue College of Veterinary Medicine offers free eye exams for service dogs http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/general/2012/120330TownsendEyeExam.html The Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine will offer free eye exams for certified service dogs on May 7. http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/research/2012/120306LelievreBreastcancer.html Tue, 6 Mar 2012 14:35:00 EST Spectroscopic imaging reveals early changes leading to breast tumors http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/research/2012/120306LelievreBreastcancer.html Purdue University researchers have created a new imaging technology that reveals subtle changes in breast tissue, representing a potential tool to determine a woman's risk of developing breast cancer and to study ways of preventing the disease. http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/research/2012/120214ShiSpinal.html Tue, 14 Feb 2012 15:21:00 EST Study gets major boost to probe toxin's role in spinal injury, potential treatment http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/research/2012/120214ShiSpinal.html Researchers have received $1.5 million to study the role of a toxin thought to worsen the severity of spinal cord injuries and to learn whether reducing its concentration in the days following trauma also decreases damage that can lead to paralysis. http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/general/2012/120110LelievreBreastCancer.html Tue, 10 Jan 2012 14:40:00 EST Purdue professors to advance breast cancer research partnership through trip to Ghana http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/general/2012/120110LelievreBreastCancer.html Purdue professors Sophie A. Lelievre and Ellen Gruenbaum will travel to Africa this month to meet with officials of Peace and Love Hospital in Kumasi, Ghana, and outline ways to advance a partnership on breast cancer research and awareness. http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/faculty/2011/111217BOTAcademic.html Sat, 17 Dec 2011 09:47:00 EST Trustees ratify appointments; approve degree program and academic name changes http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/faculty/2011/111217BOTAcademic.html 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. http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/general/2011/111117ConnerEquine.html Thu, 17 Nov 2011 10:58:00 EST Equine operations support a $2 billion industry in Indiana http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/general/2011/111117ConnerEquine.html Many equine operators view their ventures as more hobby than business, and nearly 60 percent function without a business plan despite working in an industry that generates more than $2 billion in Indiana, according to a Purdue University study. http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/general/2011/111114BurgessHotSeat.html Mon, 14 Nov 2011 16:11:00 EST Innovative learning technology developed by Purdue to make debut at Indiana elementary school http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/general/2011/111114BurgessHotSeat.html Technology developed at Purdue University is advancing distance learning at elementary and middle schools in Indiana, and plans are under way to introduce the interactive learning process nationwide. http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/general/2011/111103BeckBond.html Thu, 3 Nov 2011 09:41:00 EDT New Web resource to facilitate study of bond between humans and animals http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/general/2011/111103BeckBond.html Purdue University Press and the School of Veterinary Medicine will develop a new online resource to further the study of the human-animal bond. http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/outreach/2011/111017T-CorriveauHalloween.html Mon, 17 Oct 2011 13:05:00 EDT Purdue veterinarian offers tips on Halloween safety for pets http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/outreach/2011/111017T-CorriveauHalloween.html While Halloween can be a fun and exciting time, it also can be dangerous for pets, says Lorraine Corriveau, wellness veterinarian at Purdue University's School of Veterinary Medicine. http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/events/2011/111014OlsonVet.html Fri, 14 Oct 2011 13:24:00 EDT Purdue veterinary school group invites youth to haunted house http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/events/2011/111014OlsonVet.html Purdue University's Student Chapter of the American Veterinary Medical Association (SCAVMA) will host a haunted house on Friday (Oct. 21) for local youth http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/outreach/2011/110923ReedSamaritan.html Fri, 23 Sep 2011 13:23:00 EDT Purdue Veterinary Medicine-led project to help care for Indianapolis pets in need http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/outreach/2011/110923ReedSamaritan.html Pets in financially struggling households in the Indianapolis area will be able to receive basic veterinary care thanks to a new program announced Friday (Sept. 23) by the Purdue University School of Veterinary Medicine. http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/general/2011/110922AmassVetFarmProgram.html Thu, 22 Sep 2011 11:43:00 EDT Purdue programs help youth learn about veterinary medicine careers http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/general/2011/110922AmassVetFarmProgram.html Two programs for families with elementary and middle school students interested in learning more about the veterinary medical profession are being offered by the Purdue University School of Veterinary Medicine. http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/events/2011/110920RobinsonScienceOnTap.html Tue, 20 Sep 2011 11:37:00 EDT Science on Tap to highlight funding research for Third World needs http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/events/2011/110920RobinsonScienceOnTap.html A leading international researcher at Purdue University working to create a low-cost tool for diagnosing AIDS in sub-Saharan Africa and other Third World countries is the featured speaker at the next Science on Tap on Thursday (Sept. 22) in downtown Lafayette. http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/events/2011/110914NedeleVetDogJog.html Wed, 14 Sep 2011 10:27:00 EDT Third Purdue 'Dog Jog' set for Sept. 24 http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/events/2011/110914NedeleVetDogJog.html The Purdue University School of Veterinary Medicine's third 5K Dog Jog is Sept. 24. http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/events/2011/110914BeckLecture.html Wed, 14 Sep 2011 10:18:00 EDT Author to speak on importance of companion animals to veterinary medicine http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/events/2011/110914BeckLecture.html The author of "Love is the Best Medicine" and "Tell Me Where it Hurts" is coming to Purdue University on Sept. 20 to give a public talk in conjunction with a veterinary conference. http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/events/2011/110804WhittenPurdueDay.html Thu, 4 Aug 2011 09:45:00 EDT Purdue Day at Indiana State Fair set for Aug. 12 http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/events/2011/110804WhittenPurdueDay.html 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. http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/general/2011/110627CordovaGifts.html Mon, 27 Jun 2011 11:01:00 EDT Purdue announces new gifts totaling nearly $11 million http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/general/2011/110627CordovaGifts.html Purdue University has announced new gifts totaling nearly $11 million that will help educate teachers, engineers and veterinarians. http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/general/2011/110519DoerrTraffic.html Thu, 19 May 2011 14:09:00 EDT Summer parking, road closures for Vet School, emergency service http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/general/2011/110519DoerrTraffic.html Starting this week, animal owners visiting the Purdue University School of Veterinary Medicine will need to use alternate streets to access the Large and Small Animal Teaching Hospitals, emergency service and Lynn Hall of Veterinary Medicine. http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/general/2011/110418DiazGrants.html Mon, 18 Apr 2011 14:29:00 EDT Purdue research teams receive awards to address food security issues http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/general/2011/110418DiazGrants.html Four Purdue research teams aspiring to improve food sources around the world received $30,000 grants from the university's Global Policy Research Institute in partnership with the university's Center for Global Food Security. http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/general/2011/110404T-CorriveauAging.html Mon, 4 Apr 2011 13:25:00 EDT Expert: Senior pets need special care to keep them healthy during golden years http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/general/2011/110404T-CorriveauAging.html Pets are living longer thanks to better veterinary care, and just like humans, these aging cats and dogs need special care, says a Purdue University veterinarian. http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/outreach/2011/110328StilesEye.html Mon, 28 Mar 2011 11:52:00 EDT Purdue School of Veterinary Medicine offers free eye exams for service dogs http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/outreach/2011/110328StilesEye.html The Purdue University School of Veterinary Medicine will offer free eye exams for certified service dogs on May 9. http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/research/2011/110120LelievreLearyBreast.html Thu, 20 Jan 2011 14:49:00 EST Purdue team creates 'engineered organ' model for breast cancer research http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/research/2011/110120LelievreLearyBreast.html Purdue University researchers have reproduced portions of the female breast in a tiny slide-sized model dubbed "breast on-a-chip" that will be used to test nanomedical approaches for the detection and treatment of breast cancer. http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/faculty/2010/101210AkridgeHovde.html Fri, 10 Dec 2010 15:26:00 EST Veterinary pathologist Thacker receives Hovde Award http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/faculty/2010/101210AkridgeHovde.html A veterinarian who became a leader in animal pathology and headed the Indiana Animal Disease Diagnostic Laboratory at Purdue University for 23 years is the 2010 recipient of the Frederick L. Hovde Award of Excellence in Educational Service to Rural People of Indiana. http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/outreach/2010/101209T-CorriveauEmergenc.html Thu, 9 Dec 2010 10:51:00 EST Pet expert: Food and holidays are not a good mix for pets http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/outreach/2010/101209T-CorriveauEmergenc.html Giving is a holiday tradition, but sharing a tasty treat with a pet can cause injury or illness, says a Purdue University veterinarian. http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/outreach/2010/101208AmassBook.html Wed, 8 Dec 2010 10:44:00 EST Health and veterinary scientists tell their story to 3rd-graders http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/outreach/2010/101208AmassBook.html A new book aimed at third-graders features Purdue University scientists and fun activities to build student interest in health and veterinary sciences. http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/outreach/2010/101207ReedBound.html Tue, 7 Dec 2010 09:50:00 EST Purdue Science Bound program to help veterinary students http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/outreach/2010/101207ReedBound.html Students from Crispus Attucks Medical Magnet High School in Indianapolis who want to study veterinary medicine have a new opportunity thanks to a partnership with Purdue University. http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/general/2010/101202CorriveauGifts.html Thu, 2 Dec 2010 09:55:00 EST Gift of obedience training can move puppy from naughty list to nice http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/general/2010/101202CorriveauGifts.html It might be cute to watch a puppy chew up a holiday stocking on Christmas morning, but pet owners might want to consider the gift of behavior training to ensure a happy life with their pet, says a Purdue University veterinarian. http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/outreach/2010/101201T-AmassWeather.html Wed, 1 Dec 2010 09:09:00 EST Exercise with your dog 'weather' it's cold or warm outside http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/outreach/2010/101201T-AmassWeather.html Winter weather is no excuse to avoid outdoor exercise with your dog, says a Purdue University veterinarian. http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/research/2010/101123ShiAcrolein.html Tue, 23 Nov 2010 11:43:00 EST Findings suggest new cause, possible treatment for multiple sclerosis http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/research/2010/101123ShiAcrolein.html Researchers have found evidence that an environmental pollutant may play an important role in causing multiple sclerosis and that a hypertension drug might be used to treat the disease. http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/events/2010/101112LearyScienceonTap.html Fri, 12 Nov 2010 09:22:00 EST Purdue nanomedicine researcher to talk at next Science on Tap event http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/events/2010/101112LearyScienceonTap.html Purdue biomedical engineering professor James Leary, an expert in using nanotechnology research to address health-care challenges, is the featured speaker Thursday (Nov. 18) at the next Science on Tap forum. http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/general/2010/101025DuerstockScience.html Mon, 25 Oct 2010 09:27:00 EDT $2 million grant will help people with disabilities study science http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/general/2010/101025DuerstockScience.html Students who dream of studying science but face hurdles because of physical impairments may find new options thanks to a $2 million grant awarded to Purdue University. http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/events/2010/101021SJLPanel.html Thu, 21 Oct 2010 09:43:00 EDT Town hall set for panel of top science journalists on Nov. 4 http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/events/2010/101021SJLPanel.html The public is invited to talk with leading science writers on Nov. 4 during Purdue University's three-day Science Journalism Laureates program. http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/research/2010/100930LelievreIBCN.html Thu, 30 Sep 2010 11:29:00 EDT International team launches 20-year breast cancer, nutrition project http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/research/2010/100930LelievreIBCN.html Experts know nutrition is a common link in breast cancer, and a team led by Purdue University researchers is kicking off a 20-year, multi-nation study to learn more about the role diet can play to prevent this disease. http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/outreach/2010/100923SophieLOCAL.html Thu, 23 Sep 2010 09:41:00 EDT Breast cancer prevention, nutrition focus of research symposium http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/outreach/2010/100923SophieLOCAL.html Breast cancer prevention and nutrition will be the focus during an Oct. 18 and 19 symposium at Purdue University. http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/events/2010/100915RamosVet.html Wed, 15 Sep 2010 13:17:00 EDT 'Dog Jog' encourages pet owners to be active http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/events/2010/100915RamosVet.html The Purdue University School of Veterinary Medicine's second Monumental 5K Dog Jog and 15K race is Oct. 2. http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/general/2010/100901SalisburyVet.html Wed, 1 Sep 2010 11:24:00 EDT Purdue School of Veterinary Medicine to increase enrollment http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/general/2010/100901SalisburyVet.html The Purdue University School of Veterinary Medicine is meeting a national need for a larger veterinarian work force in areas such as public health, biosecurity, food production and research by increasing its enrollment. http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/events/2010/100831BeckSpeaker.html Tue, 31 Aug 2010 11:29:00 EDT Author to speak at Purdue on human-pet connection http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/events/2010/100831BeckSpeaker.html The author of "A Dog Year" and "Soul of a Dog" is coming to Purdue University to give a public lecture in conjunction with a veterinary conference on Sept. 22. http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/research/2010/100826RobinsonBiosecurity.html Thu, 26 Aug 2010 09:38:00 EDT Purdue biodefense technology project awarded $1.3 million NIH seed grant http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/research/2010/100826RobinsonBiosecurity.html Purdue University researchers have developed a technology that has the potential to more quickly identify food-borne pathogens, aiding U.S. homeland security officials in responding to a bioterrorist attack or other emergencies. http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/faculty/2010/100816ReedVet.html Mon, 16 Aug 2010 11:28:00 EDT Purdue dean will use leadership position to focus on diversity in vet medicine http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/faculty/2010/100816ReedVet.html Willie M. Reed, dean of Purdue University's School of Veterinary Medicine, has begun a one-year term as president of the Association of American Veterinary Medical Colleges. http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/events/2010/100810AdairFair.html Tue, 10 Aug 2010 09:02:00 EDT Indiana State Fair to celebrate Purdue Day http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/events/2010/100810AdairFair.html Purdue Day at the Indiana State Fair on Friday (Aug. 13) will feature more than 50 tents and exhibits that include robotics competitions, animal surgery and the opportunity to race electric go-karts. http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/events/2010/100728KirkpatrickExhibits.html Wed, 28 Jul 2010 15:37:00 EDT Purdue exhibits on climate change, social networks at state fair http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/events/2010/100728KirkpatrickExhibits.html Purdue Extension exhibits that cover an array of topics such as climate change and social networking will be featured in the Pioneer Our Land Pavilion at the Indiana State Fair on Aug. 6-22 http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/general/2010/100623T-CorriveauVacation.html Wed, 23 Jun 2010 11:14:00 EDT Keep the family pet happy and healthy while on vacation http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/general/2010/100623T-CorriveauVacation.html Summer is a popular time for family vacations, but it also can be a stressful time for family pets. http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/outreach/2010/100615JohnsonVeterinary.html Tue, 15 Jun 2010 09:28:00 EDT Veterinary school serves community with emergency care service http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/outreach/2010/100615JohnsonVeterinary.html The Purdue University School of Veterinary Medicine will open emergency services on July 1 for dogs and cats from Tippecanoe County and the surrounding area. http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/general/2010/100510ArighiImaging.html Mon, 10 May 2010 11:10:00 EDT New imaging suites offer more diagnostic capabilities for animal health http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/general/2010/100510ArighiImaging.html Veterinarians in the Purdue University School of Veterinary Medicine now have the ability to look for causes of lameness, neurological disorders and other conditions in horses thanks to new imaging equipment in the Veterinary Teaching Hospital. http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/outreach/2010/100405StilesEyecheck.html Mon, 5 Apr 2010 16:02:00 EDT Purdue vet school to provide free eye exams for service dogs http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/outreach/2010/100405StilesEyecheck.html During the month of May, the Purdue University School of Veterinary Medicine will offer free eye exams for certified service dogs. http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/events/2010/100405DoerrOpenHouse.html Mon, 5 Apr 2010 08:11:00 EDT Purdue's School of Veterinary Medicine to give people a glimpse inside its portals http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/events/2010/100405DoerrOpenHouse.html The Purdue School of Veterinary Medicine's 47th annual open house on April 17 will feature a wide range of activities, including talks on animal topics, live demonstrations, and a "Vet Olympics" for children. http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/outreach/2010/100311LoizzoZipTrips.html Thu, 11 Mar 2010 11:08:00 EST New zipTrips program available for seventh-graders this fall http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/outreach/2010/100311LoizzoZipTrips.html This fall, seventh-grade students will learn how to investigate animal diseases in the new Purdue University zipTrips program "Disease Detectives." http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/outreach/2010/100301NaughtonVet.html Mon, 1 Mar 2010 11:59:00 EST Purdue Veterinary School to install new CT scanner http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/outreach/2010/100301NaughtonVet.html The Purdue University School of Veterinary Medicine will enhance its medical image technology resources for animal patients, thanks to a gift from a local hospital.
 http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/faculty/2009/091223RobinsonTV.html Wed, 23 Dec 2009 11:33:00 EST Purdue prof's Mt. Everest team to be featured on Discovery Channel http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/faculty/2009/091223RobinsonTV.html The team that a Purdue University professor climbed Mount Everest with this spring will be featured on an episode of the Discovery Channel's "Everest: Beyond the Limit." http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/outreach/2009/091216T-CorriveauResoluti.html Wed, 16 Dec 2009 08:34:00 EST Make your pets a part of your New Year's resolutions http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/outreach/2009/091216T-CorriveauResoluti.html When drawing up a list of New Year's resolutions, be sure to include your pets, says Lorraine Corriveau, a wellness veterinarian at Purdue University's School of Veterinary Medicine. http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/outreach/2009/091214T-CorriveauPets.html Mon, 14 Dec 2009 14:10:00 EST Purdue veterinarian offers gift ideas for pets http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/outreach/2009/091214T-CorriveauPets.html As you shop for Christmas gifts for your pets, keep their health in mind, says Lorraine Corriveau, a wellness veterinarian at Purdue University's School of Veterinary Medicine. http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/research/2009/091119ShiSpinal.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 09:56:00 EST Drug studied as possible treatment for spinal injuries http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/research/2009/091119ShiSpinal.html Researchers have shown how an experimental drug might restore the function of nerves damaged in spinal cord injuries by preventing short circuits caused when tiny "potassium channels" in the fibers are exposed. http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/community/2009/091117AmassFatdogs.html Tue, 17 Nov 2009 09:54:00 EST Fat dogs, coughing horses to teach kids about health careers http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/community/2009/091117AmassFatdogs.html Purdue University researchers will use a $1.3 million grant to help further students' understanding of the role animals play in keeping people healthy. http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/research/2009/091108ChenSpinal.html Mon, 9 Nov 2009 08:00:00 EST Findings show nanomedicine promising for treating spinal cord injuries http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/research/2009/091108ChenSpinal.html Researchers at Purdue University have discovered a new approach for repairing damaged nerve fibers in spinal cord injuries using nano-spheres that could be injected into the blood shortly after an accident.