In the spotlight

A message from President Córdova

“A place where great minds land and new ideas take flight.” At no time in Purdue’s history has that sentiment seemed more true. Read more...

5 Students Who are Culture Makers

This month, "5 Students Who …" is putting the spotlight on five students who use their talents to open the minds of others, break mental barriers, explore new avenues, and share passions and new perspectives. Read more...

Featured News for Employees

President's Forum panelists address future of public
research institutions

Panelists at the Nov. 30 President's Forum offered various perspectives during a discussion about the future of public research universities. An archived webcast of the forum is available at mms://video.dis.purdue.edu/bns/General/Forum101130.wmv. Read more...

One Brick Higher Award presented to leaders of accreditation process

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. Read more...

Walk-in flu shots continue to be available at PUSH

Flu shot vaccine is currently available, and walk-in flu shots continue to be given at Purdue University Student Health Center (PUSH). Read more...

Research and education technologies conference registration deadline nears

The registration deadline for Purdue CI Days 2010, a two-day event focused on technology to enhance research, teaching and program funding, is 10 a.m. Friday (Dec. 3). Read more...

Research News & Special Reports

Nutrition expert comments on new vitamin D recommendations

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

Nutrition professor discusses new calcium guidelines

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

General News

Activities at Purdue today to mark World AIDS Day

Purdue's Bell Tower will be bathed in red light from today (Dec. 1) through Dec. 8 as part of a series of events designed to heighten AIDS awareness. Read more...

Purdue Sports

Brees named Sports Illustrated Sportsman of the Year

Purdue Boilermaker legend Drew Brees has been named the 2010 Sports Illustrated Sportsman of the Year. Brees is the 57th honoree since the magazine's founding in 1954, joining a transcendent group of athletes and sports figures including Muhammad Ali, Arthur Ashe, Jack Nicklaus, Derek Jeter, John Wooden and Cal Ripken Jr. to receive the award. Read more...

Events

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• Purdue orchestras to explore music of Eastern Europe