In the spotlight

A message from President Córdova

Each autumn at Purdue brings traditions both new and old to celebrate -- opportunities not only to recognize our many successes, but also to reaffirm our promises. Read more...

5 Students Who are Change Makers

Creative. Motivated. Forward-thinking. These 5 Students have made changes for the better at Purdue, in their hometowns, among their friends -- and while serving their country. They are nimble enough to adapt while being determined to reach success. Meet "5 Students Who are Change Makers." Read more...

Featured News for Employees

University Policy update

The Executive Policy Review Group (EPRG) took action on several system-wide policies at its October meeting. Read more...

Campus sirens replaced; new units to be tested Friday

Purdue has replaced all of its all-hazards outdoor warning sirens and added two new ones on campus. A test of the system will be conducted between 1 and 4 p.m. Friday (Nov. 4). Read more...

IPFW search committee finalized

The University has announced the formation of a search committee to identify candidates for chancellor of Indiana University-Purdue University Fort Wayne to succeed Chancellor Michael Wartell, effective July 1, 2012. Read more...

General News

Purdue TAP celebrating 25 years, nearly $1 billion impact

Purdue's Technical Assistance Program is celebrating its 25th anniversary with an annual report showing it has had nearly a $1 billion impact in Indiana since its inception in 1986. Read more...

Purdue West Coast
office leads symposium
on research,
commercialization efforts

Purdue took its message on moving research and innovation into the real world to Silicon Valley with a technology and entrepreneurship symposium on Friday (Oct. 28) at Cisco Systems in San Jose, Calif. Panel discussions featuring Purdue faculty members and administrators highlighted the University's research, entrepreneurship and commercialization efforts. In the photo, James Caruthers, professor and director of the Indiana Advanced Electric Vehicle Training and Education Consortium, answers a question during a panel on discovery and research. Read more...

Research News & Special Reports

Large asteroid to pass by Earth on Nov. 8, but what if it didn't?

An asteroid the size of an aircraft carrier will fly near Earth on Nov. 8. Though there is no danger of it hitting the planet, a Purdue asteroid impact expert says a similar-sized object hitting Earth would result in a 4,000-megaton blast, magnitude 7.0 earthquake and, should it strike in the deep ocean, 70-foot-high tsunami waves 60 miles from the splashdown site. Read more...

Purdue Sports

Women's NCAA Championship early-round tickets on sale

Purdue will host the first and second rounds of the 2012 NCAA Women's Basketball Championship, and all-session tickets are now available at the Purdue Athletic Ticket Office in Mackey Arena, by calling 800-49-SPORT or at purduesports.com. Read more...

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