In the spotlight

'Kite Runner' selected for 2010-11 Common Reading Program

Purdue student Naina Singh
presents 'Kite Runner'

A book about friendship in Kabul, Afghanistan, has been selected for Purdue's campus-wide reading program to help new students adjust to the University by sharing a common academic experience. Khaled Hosseini's "The Kite Runner" will be given to each freshman or transfer student who enters the University next fall as part of the 2010-11 Common Reading Program. Read more...

Featured News for Employees

Nominations sought for Rose Awards, Helen B. Schleman Gold Medallion

The Barbara Cook Chapter of Mortar Board is accepting nominations for the Rose Awards and the Helen B. Schleman Gold Medallion through March 5. Read more...

Purdue Saves Week: Today's tip on saving for college

Saving for your child’s college can begin with just $25. Starting small can lead to big savings for the things that matter most -- your child’s education. For more information, register for one of the Purdue Saves Week presentations or stop by the Purdue Saves table, which will be in the west lobby of Stewart Center each day this week between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Read more...

General News

Purdue Research Foundation establishes network for angel investors

Select investors who provide capital for startup businesses will benefit from a program that provides a first look at companies commercializing technologies developed at Purdue. Read more...

Glytrix, TerraSolutions take top honors at 23rd annual business plan competition

Student-led companies that develop consumer products from the byproducts of ethanol production and a tissue-healing technology that also reduces scarring took top honors at Purdue's 23rd annual $100,000 Burton D. Morgan Business Plan Competition. Read more...

Society of Women Engineers partnering with Ingersoll Rand for 'Girl Scout Day'

Girl Scouts from across Central Indiana will visit Purdue on Feb. 27 to explore engineering through hands-on activities related to different engineering disciplines. Read more...