Purdue University News

Purdue president to graduates: Look back with pride, ahead with passion

Fri, 11 May 2012 19:55:00 EDT

Purdue University President France A. Cordova on Friday (May 11) encouraged graduates to reflect on their many accomplishments and the fun they had in making a difference - and to eagerly look ahead.

Purdue president urges graduates to look back with pride, ahead with passion

Fri, 11 May 2012 19:54:00 EDT

President France A. Cordova made these remarks to graduates during the Purdue University commencement Friday (May 11).

Purdue trustees pay tribute to 2 university leaders

Fri, 11 May 2012 11:49:00 EDT

Purdue University's Board of Trustees on Friday (May 11) honored the top administrators of the West Lafayette and Fort Wayne campuses as they transition from their leadership roles.

Purdue President named one of the women who shaped America

Tue, 8 May 2012 15:52:00 EDT

Purdue President France A. Córdova is featured in a PBS-sponsored educational program and documentary highlighting women whose accomplishments in society, arts and science have helped shape America.

College students make the grade with new Good Samaritan bill

Fri, 4 May 2012 16:13:00 EDT

College students combined partnership, patience and persistence to produce a Good Samaritan bill that unanimously passed the General Assembly and on Friday (May 4) was signed by Indiana Gov. Mitch Daniels during a ceremony in his office at the Statehouse.

Purdue dedicates renovated, newly named Roland G. Parrish library

Fri, 27 Apr 2012 14:28:00 EDT

Purdue University dedicated the Roland G. Parrish Library of Management and Economics during an event on Friday (April 27).

Purdue celebrates $10 million gift for center dedicated to student excellence, leadership

Fri, 27 Apr 2012 12:24:00 EDT

Purdue University on Friday (April 27) celebrated a $10 million gift and plans for a new student-centered facility that will be the focal point of a campus area dedicated to encouraging student excellence and leadership.

Purdue campuses to host spring commencement ceremonies

Thu, 26 Apr 2012 10:57:00 EDT

Purdue University will award degrees during spring commencement ceremonies at its campuses from May 11-22

Website offers Purdue presidential retrospective

Wed, 25 Apr 2012 11:12:00 EDT

A new website has been launched that details key events and initiatives that have taken place during Purdue University France A. Córdova's administration.

Purdue president's 'Last Lecture' April 24 in Loeb Playhouse

Fri, 20 Apr 2012 14:31:00 EDT

She's had countless interactions with Purdue students - from informal to elaborate events. She's been the face of the university with government and business leaders from West Lafayette to the Far East. Now, as she prepares in the coming months to transition after five years as Purdue's 11th president, France A. Córdova will tie it all together.

Alumni astronaut Wolf to keynote Purdue graduate school commencement

Mon, 16 Apr 2012 13:30:00 EDT

David A. Wolf, a medical doctor, award-winning inventor and one of 23 Purdue University alumni astronauts, will be the featured speaker at a spring commencement ceremony in May.

One Brick Higher presented to international student tornado relief effort

Tue, 27 Mar 2012 14:37:00 EDT

A group of international students and others who took part in tornado relief efforts in southern Indiana were honored Tuesday (March 27) with Purdue University's One Brick Higher Award.

President's Forum available online; President honored

Tue, 27 Mar 2012 13:58:00 EDT

Purdue President France A. Cordova presented her annual State of the University speech Tuesday (March 27) during the President's Forum in the Purdue Memorial Union. Cordova spoke about progress on the strategic plan and discussed the future of higher education.

Purdue president's State of the University set for Tuesday

Wed, 21 Mar 2012 14:57:00 EDT

Purdue President France A. Cordova will present the annual State of the University address on Tuesday (March 27).

Purdue president donates papers during Stratton portrait unveiling

Fri, 2 Mar 2012 08:54:00 EST

Purdue Libraries on Thursday (March 1) celebrated Women's History Month by honoring a piece of the university's past and a slice of its present.

One Brick Higher presented to Zenephia Evans

Tue, 28 Feb 2012 11:31:00 EST

Zenephia Evans was honored Tuesday (Feb. 28) with Purdue University's One Brick Higher Award.

Purdue students encouraged to apply for open position on Indiana Commission for Higher Education

Mon, 20 Feb 2012 10:40:00 EST

The Indiana Commission for Higher Education (ICHE) has formed a nominating committee to identify candidates to serve as a student commissioner.

Purdue offers matching funds for named professorships

Mon, 20 Feb 2012 07:48:00 EST

Purdue University President France A. Córdova has unveiled The Faculty Fund for Excellence, an initiative designed to endow new professorships.

Purdue launches commercialization center to accelerate discovery to delivery

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 12:48:00 EST

Purdue University President France A Córdova on Tuesday (Jan. 24) announced the launch of a new research commercialization center that will move Purdue discoveries to the marketplace more quickly, increase revenue for the university, and spur economic development in Indiana and the nation.

One Brick Higher presented to Purdue Dance Marathon

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 12:03:00 EST

The Purdue University Dance Marathon was honored Tuesday (Jan. 24) with the One Brick Higher Award.

Purdue President's Forum to focus on public affairs

Fri, 20 Jan 2012 10:05:00 EST

The President's Forum, open to Purdue faculty and staff, will take place 9-10 a.m. Tuesday (Jan. 24) in the Purdue Memorial Union South Ballroom. The event will feature remarks from university President France A. Córdova and a presentation by Julie Griffith, vice president for public affairs, and Suresh V. Garimella, associate vice president for engagement, titled "An Overview of Public Affairs: Who We Are and What We Do."

Purdue closes retention gap for underrepresented minority students

Thu, 19 Jan 2012 11:29:00 EST

Purdue University is closing the retention gap between underrepresented minority students and the general student population to less than 2.5 percent, President France A. Córdova said Thursday (Jan. 19).

Purdue trimester plan will accelerate time-to-degree, enhance educational opportunities

Wed, 11 Jan 2012 12:36:00 EST

Purdue University is rolling out the first initiative of its decadal funding plan with the announcement on Wednesday (Jan. 11) that it will proceed with the first steps toward a balanced trimester. The trimester is an effort designed to enhance students' academic opportunities as well as help them move more quickly toward graduation.

President to graduates: What you've done at Purdue positions you to pursue your passions

Sun, 18 Dec 2011 09:11:00 EST

Purdue President France A. Cordova on Sunday (Dec. 18) encouraged the university's newest graduates to be bold and pursue their passions.

President tells graduates Purdue experience positions them to pursue passions

Sun, 18 Dec 2011 09:06:00 EST

President France A. Córdova made these remarks to graduates during the Purdue University commencement Sunday (Dec. 18).

Purdue president made honorary Science Journalism Laureate

Mon, 5 Dec 2011 16:41:00 EST

President France A. Córdova was honored Nov. 9 for her support and vision involving Purdue's Science Journalism Laureates program.

Purdue president reinforces employee responsibility to report sexual crimes against children

Thu, 17 Nov 2011 18:08:00 EST

Purdue University President France A. Cordova is reminding all Purdue employees of their obligation to safeguard employees, students and campus visitors in the wake of allegations of failure to report crimes against children at Pennsylvania State University.

Purdue to award degrees in winter commencement

Mon, 14 Nov 2011 12:09:00 EST

Purdue University will award degrees during two commencements at its West Lafayette campus on Dec. 18.

Public invited to tailgate before the football game with Iowa

Mon, 14 Nov 2011 11:46:00 EST

The public is invited to join Purdue University's President's Council for a tailgate party Saturday (Nov. 19) before the football game with the University of Iowa.

One Brick Higher presented to Tony Hawkins

Tue, 25 Oct 2011 14:11:00 EDT

L. Tony Hawkins was honored Tuesday (Oct. 25) with Purdue University's One Brick Higher Award.

Purdue announces $6.7 million scholarship match challenge for Indiana students

Wed, 5 Oct 2011 08:38:00 EDT

Indiana students will have more Purdue University scholarship opportunities thanks to a new $6.7 million challenge issued by President France A. Cordova.

Purdue trustees hear report on budget, OK health-care plan

Fri, 30 Sep 2011 10:22:00 EDT

Purdue trustees on Thursday (Sept. 29) heard a report on the university's system-wide budget for fiscal year 2011-2012, and on Friday (Sept. 30) the board approved the employee health-care plan for calendar year 2012.

Delivering on discoveries will boost Purdue, economic development for Indiana, nation

Wed, 28 Sep 2011 15:12:00 EDT

A new emphasis on extracting more economic value from sponsored research and intellectual property at Purdue University will help move more Purdue research to the marketplace faster and reduce the university's reliance on tuition and tax dollars.

Purdue receives $10 million from Nanshan Group

Mon, 26 Sep 2011 15:14:00 EDT

A leading aluminum company based in China is giving $10 million to Purdue University's international programs and for research, training and scholarships.

Purdue declines New York City request for proposal

Mon, 26 Sep 2011 08:35:00 EDT

Purdue University officials have decided not to submit a proposal for establishing a campus and applied sciences facility in New York City.

Gatewood Wing earns LEED Gold certification

Fri, 23 Sep 2011 09:32:00 EDT

Purdue University's new Roger B. Gatewood Wing of Mechanical Engineering has earned LEED Gold certification as a green building.

First-year students gain global experience in President's Leadership Class

Wed, 21 Sep 2011 14:16:00 EDT

Dining with the university president, discussing the university's most pressing issues with campus leaders and working with some of the brightest students at Purdue to tackle global issues is how 33 new Purdue students will spend their first year as part of the President's Leadership Class.

Purdue President to chair Smithsonian Board of Regents

Mon, 19 Sep 2011 15:09:00 EDT

The Smithsonian Board of Regents on Monday (Sept. 19) elected Purdue University President France A. Córdova as its chair, effective January 2012. Córdova has been a member of the Smithsonian board since 2009.

Purdue remains among nation's top universities

Tue, 13 Sep 2011 07:54:00 EDT

Purdue University ranked 23rd among the nation's public universities and 62nd among all universities, according to U.S.News & World Report.

Purdue welcomes the university's most academically prepared incoming class

Mon, 12 Sep 2011 09:05:00 EDT

Purdue first-year students are breaking academic records this year and the university is reporting its best retention rates, according to enrollment figures released Monday (Sept. 12).

Students honor freedom with new square

Sun, 11 Sep 2011 13:53:00 EDT

Purdue University and Iron Key dedicated the new Freedom Square at 2 p.m. Sunday (Sept. 11).

Purdue president featured speaker at Rice University NASA event

Thu, 8 Sep 2011 13:31:00 EDT

President France A. Cordova on Friday (Sept. 9) will provide a keynote address as part of a daylong workshop to celebrate Rice University's 50th anniversary of collaboration with the Johnson Space Center and NASA

Purdue moves up to 61st in world university rankings

Thu, 18 Aug 2011 09:08:00 EDT

Purdue has been ranked 61st in the 2011 Academic Ranking of World Universities (ACWU), up from 69th last year.

Purdue president tells graduates 'what you make will move the world forward'

Sat, 6 Aug 2011 09:32:00 EDT

Purdue University President France A. Córdova made these comments during commencement ceremonies on Aug. 6, 2011

Purdue president tells grads they have the skills to move the world forward

Sat, 6 Aug 2011 09:31:00 EDT

Purdue President France A. Córdova on Saturday (Aug. 6) told more than 1,400 graduates that their time at the university has provided them with a unique set of skills, memories and learning experiences that enable them to make their mark on the world.

Purdue announces new investments in student scholarships, faculty recruitment efforts

Thu, 14 Jul 2011 09:09:00 EDT

Purdue University President France A. Córdova announced two new programs to aid more students with scholarships and attract top faculty with additional money for setting up research programs, hiring graduate students and equipping laboratories.

Purdue to establish new Honors College

Tue, 12 Jul 2011 10:33:00 EDT

Purdue's top students will have more academic options and resources thanks to the new Honors College approved Tuesday (July 12) by the university's Board of Trustees.

Cordova announces transition, bold initiatives in final year of presidency

Fri, 1 Jul 2011 14:18:00 EDT

Purdue University President France A. Cordova announced Friday (July 1) that she has made a decision to transition out of her role as president of the university during the summer of 2012. She also announced that she is broadening Purdue's mission with a series of bold initiatives in her final year at the university.

Purdue implements interim medical amnesty policy

Tue, 28 Jun 2011 11:46:00 EDT

Purdue on Tuesday (June 28) announced an interim policy that assures students they will not face university discipline if they seek medical assistance when they or someone they help is intoxicated.

Purdue names Garimella associate vice president for engagement

Fri, 17 Jun 2011 10:19:00 EDT

A distinguished professor, who this year is a Jefferson Fellow in the U.S. Department of State, has been appointed Purdue University's first associate vice president for engagement.

Purdue names dean for International Programs

Thu, 16 Jun 2011 08:26:00 EDT

Michael A. Brzezinski has been named Purdue's dean of International Programs, university officials announced Thursday (June 16).

Purdue Executive Committee approves tuition plan, operating budget

Fri, 27 May 2011 13:28:00 EDT

The Executive Committee of the Purdue University Board of Trustees on Friday (May 27) approved tuition and fee rates for the next two academic years and a conceptual general fund operating budget for the current fiscal year.

Indianapolis executive named vice president for public affairs

Fri, 20 May 2011 14:59:00 EDT

Julie K. Griffith, an executive with Duke Energy in Indianapolis, will become Purdue University's vice president for public affairs as part of a reorganization that brings government and community relations and economic development efforts under one office.

Purdue to conduct public hearing on tuition, student fees

Mon, 16 May 2011 18:11:00 EDT

Purdue University officials will conduct a public hearing Friday, May 27, on proposed tuition and fees to be paid by students attending any of the university's campuses during the 2011-12 and 2012-13 academic years.

Purdue trustees' committee reviews budget plan; vote set for May 27

Mon, 16 May 2011 18:10:00 EDT

The Purdue University trustees' Finance Committee on Monday (May 16) reviewed a conceptual general fund operating budget for the next year, which includes a modest merit increase in salary and uses internal cost savings to cover more than 40 percent of the year's expenditure allocations.

Gaga and Negishi? Purdue President's speech takes grads from concert halls to Nobel prize

Fri, 13 May 2011 19:53:00 EDT

Purdue President France A. Cordova on Friday (May 13) urged new graduates to use what they've learned during their 'Purdue experience' in whatever they do in life.

Purdue President's speech to spring graduates

Fri, 13 May 2011 19:52:00 EDT

Purdue University's President made these comments during commencement ceremonies.

'Compliment Guy' pays final compliment at Purdue commencement

Thu, 12 May 2011 13:49:00 EDT

Purdue Compliment Guy Cameron Brown will make his last appearance as a Purdue student on the Elliott Hall of Music stage during Purdue's last spring 2011 commencement ceremony at 2:30 p.m. Sunday (May 15).

Purdue names new dean to lead College of Technology

Mon, 9 May 2011 08:34:00 EDT

Gary R. Bertoline has been appointed dean of the Purdue College of Technology, university officials announced Monday (May 9).

Purdue president signs research agreement in China

Tue, 3 May 2011 13:03:00 EDT

Purdue University President France A. Córdova has returned from a trip to China where she and the president of China Agricultural University signed an agreement in Beijing to create a joint research center that will address issues of global food security and hunger.

Purdue partners to address high-risk drinking

Tue, 3 May 2011 10:31:00 EDT

Purdue is joining 13 colleges and universities from across the country to address high-risk drinking on American campuses.

Purdue, China forming joint energy-research labs

Mon, 2 May 2011 14:50:00 EDT

Purdue University is forming two joint laboratories with China's Beihang University to focus on low emissions, combustion and energy systems research.

Purdue to award 6 honorary degrees during commencement

Tue, 26 Apr 2011 11:58:00 EDT

Purdue will award six honorary doctoral degrees during May commencement ceremonies at the West Lafayette and Indianapolis campuses.

First-year students focus on campus sustainability in President's Leadership Class

Mon, 18 Apr 2011 14:36:00 EDT

Munching Efficiently, Taper Paper, Transportation Inspiration and H2O: Don't Let it Go are just some of the potential projects that 34 first-year Purdue University students are proposing as part of this year's President's Leadership Class.

Purdue alumnus on NASA mission to space station

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 14:02:00 EDT

Andrew Feustel, a Purdue University alumnus and NASA astronaut, is scheduled to make three spacewalks during a space shuttle mission to the International Space Station this month.

'Hero of Hudson' Sullenberger to speak at Purdue commencement

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 11:52:00 EDT

The ''Hero of the Hudson'' will be the featured speaker at Purdue University's commencement ceremony at 9:30 a.m. May 15 in Elliott Hall of Music.

Purdue names School of Communication for C-SPAN founder

Fri, 8 Apr 2011 10:39:00 EDT

Purdue University's School of Communication will be named in honor of alumnus and C-SPAN founder Brian Lamb.

Grant provides archivist to care for Purdue Libraries' astronaut collections

Fri, 8 Apr 2011 10:08:00 EDT

Purdue Libraries will receive a $2 million grant from the Conrad N. Hilton Foundation to endow an archivist for the Neil Armstrong and Eugene Cernan archives and special collections at the university.

Keon named Purdue University Calumet chancellor

Thu, 7 Apr 2011 14:02:00 EDT

Thomas L. Keon, dean of the College of Business Administration at the University of Central Florida, on Thursday (April 7) was named chancellor of Purdue University Calumet.

Purdue Ag begins second phase of help for Afghanistan

Mon, 4 Apr 2011 15:13:00 EDT

Purdue University's efforts to help war-torn Afghanistan improve the capabilities of its agricultural universities enter a second phase with an agreement for $32 million in additional funding from the U.S. Agency for International Development

Purdue professor, former NSF director honored by French Legion

Fri, 25 Mar 2011 12:40:00 EDT

Arden L. Bement Jr., the former director of the National Science Foundation and director of Purdue University's Global Policy Research Institute, has been recognized by the country of France as an officer of the French Legion of Honor.

Legislative process, budget topic of next Purdue President's Forum

Thu, 17 Feb 2011 12:51:00 EST

The current status of the state budget and legislative process will be the topic of Tuesday's (Feb. 22) Purdue University President's Forum.

Purdue's Nobel Laureate receives Order of the Griffin

Fri, 4 Feb 2011 08:23:00 EST

Ei-ichi Negishi, Purdue's Herbert C. Brown Distinguished Professor of Chemistry and 2010 winner of the Nobel Prize in chemistry, has received the Order of the Griffin from President France A. Cordova

Purdue's Nobel laureate to lead new research institute

Fri, 4 Feb 2011 08:21:00 EST

Ei-ichi Negishi, winner of the 2010 Nobel Prize in chemistry, will lead a new research institute at Purdue University focused on catalytic organometallic chemistry.

Purdue president's State of the University address set for Tuesday

Fri, 21 Jan 2011 09:23:00 EST

Purdue University President France A. Córdova on Tuesday (Jan. 25) will present her State of the University address.

Purdue president reacts to governor's budget proposal

Thu, 13 Jan 2011 16:57:00 EST

The new round of cuts to higher education that have been proposed by the Governor will severely challenge our ability to provide a high-quality education and generate the new knowledge that benefits the state of Indiana

Purdue President to graduates: 'This class has done it all, and done it well'

Sun, 19 Dec 2010 09:30:00 EST

Purdue President France A. Córdova on Sunday (Dec. 19) spoke of lasting memories that are part of the Purdue experience and encouraged new graduates to follow the examples of past and present successful Boilermakers

Purdue President: 'Find passion, apply yourself and have lofty goals'

Sun, 19 Dec 2010 09:27:00 EST

Purdue University President France A. Córdova made these comments during commencement ceremonies Dec. 19, 2010.

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

Nov. 30 forum slated to discuss future of research universities

Wed, 24 Nov 2010 10:18:00 EST

The Purdue University President's Forum on Tuesday (Nov. 30) will feature a panel discussion on the future of public research universities.

Purdue to award degrees in winter commencement

Thu, 18 Nov 2010 13:50:00 EST

Purdue University will award degrees at its West Lafayette campus on Dec. 19 and at its Calumet campus on Dec. 14.

Purdue, WL to dedicate new boathouse

Mon, 15 Nov 2010 14:10:00 EST

Purdue University and the city of West Lafayette will dedicate the new Purdue Crew Boathouse on the Wabash River during an event beginning at 3 p.m. Friday (Nov. 19).

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

Purdue earns 10-year accreditation from Higher Learning Commission

Wed, 3 Nov 2010 08:23:00 EDT

Purdue University has received formal notification of its continued accreditation by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. This designation comes after 30 months of thorough internal review, the input of more than 300 faculty and staff, and a glowing report by the HLC evaluation and review teams.

Purdue to open West Coast office

Tue, 19 Oct 2010 10:57:00 EDT

Purdue University will open a West Coast Partnership Center in Mountain View, Calif., this month.

Purdue trustees approve pay raise proposal

Fri, 15 Oct 2010 12:54:00 EDT

The Purdue University Board of Trustees on Friday (Oct. 15) approved a modest pay raise for faculty and staff to help retain key personnel.

Mukerjea receives Order of the Griffin, one of university's highest honors

Tue, 28 Sep 2010 14:46:00 EDT

Rabindra Mukerjea, Purdue executive director of strategic planning and assessment, has received the Order of the Griffin from President France A. Cordova.

President attends White House roundtable

Tue, 21 Sep 2010 15:00:00 EDT

Purdue President France A. Cordova visited the White House today (Sept. 21) as an invited guest of Vice President Joe Biden.

Enrollment report a positive sign for first-year Purdue students

Mon, 13 Sep 2010 09:24:00 EDT

The academic quality of Purdue students continues to rise, according to 2010-11 enrollment figures released Monday (Sept. 13) by university officials.

Purdue honors hero pilot, alumnus Capt. Chesley 'Sully' Sullenberger

Thu, 2 Sep 2010 15:07:00 EDT

Purdue University will welcome home the Hero on the Hudson, Chesley "Sully" Sullenberger, Nov. 12 as its guest of honor for the annual President's Council Weekend.

Purdue trustees approve lean operating appropriations request

Mon, 30 Aug 2010 17:32:00 EDT

Purdue University's Board of Trustees on Monday (Aug. 30) approved a scaled down 2011-13 legislative request for operating appropriations based on instructions issued by the Indiana Commission for Higher Education and the State Budget Agency.

Purdue hits research funding record in 2010

Mon, 30 Aug 2010 12:02:00 EDT

Purdue University saw the largest dollar jump in research funding in its history during the 2010 fiscal year - a $96 million increase - and faculty won several major centers to further research into areas from reducing earthquake risks to creating more energy-efficient buildings.

NASA chief administrator to speak on campus, review research

Wed, 25 Aug 2010 11:55:00 EDT

NASA administrator Charles F. Bolden Jr. will deliver this year's William E. Boeing Lecture "Our Nation's Future in Space" on Sept. 7 at Purdue University.

Purdue to remember its 8th president, the late Arthur G. Hansen

Wed, 25 Aug 2010 11:06:00 EDT

Purdue University will pay tribute to its late President Emeritus Arthur G. Hansen with a memorial service from 1:30-3 p.m. Sept. 10 in the Nancy T. Hansen Theatre, which he had helped fund in honor of his wife.

30 freshmen chosen for Emerging Urban Leaders Scholarships

Tue, 24 Aug 2010 10:42:00 EDT

Thirty incoming Purdue University freshmen from Indianapolis, Northwest Indiana and Chicago have been chosen for the first Emerging Urban Leaders Scholarships.

Purdue reaches top ranks among nation's universities

Tue, 17 Aug 2010 08:20:00 EDT

Purdue is now among the nation's top universities and its efforts in undergraduate teaching and programs to ensure student success also were recognized Tuesday (Aug. 17) in rankings released by U.S.News & World Report.

Indiana State Fair to celebrate Purdue Day

Tue, 10 Aug 2010 09:02:00 EDT

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.

President tells graduates they're joining a special group: Purdue alumni

Sat, 7 Aug 2010 09:00:00 EDT

Purdue University President France A. Cordova on Saturday (Aug. 7) welcomed nearly 1,400 graduates into an exclusive club that includes men and women who have made their names known worldwide and those who are leaders on all levels of society. They are Purdue alumni.

Purdue renames Food Science Building to honor Nelson

Fri, 9 Jul 2010 09:51:00 EDT

Purdue University Board of Trustees on Friday approved renaming the Food Science Building in honor of Philip E. Nelson, who developed the program into one of the strongest in the nation and became an international laureate for his work in improving the world's food supply.

Purdue expands partnerships with two top Chinese universities

Mon, 17 May 2010 09:15:00 EDT

Purdue University President France A. Cordova will meet with the leaders of two Chinese universities to enhance collaborative research and academic programs.