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AMIPurdue meeting with concussion researchers

AMIPurdue supports delivering university-led life science technologies to the marketplace

The team of professors Eric Nauman, Thomas Talavage and Larry Leverenz is partnering with AMIPurdue to create better shock-absorbing materials to improve helmets for contact sports and the military that could reduce the severity of blows to the head. Theirs is an example of innovative Purdue research in life science and biomedical technologies that AMIPurdue -- Alfred Mann Institute for Biomedical Development at Purdue University -- works to commercialize rapidly. Read more...

Featured News for Employees

Events to promote education in recognition of Disability Awareness Month

The Office of Institutional Equity will offer a series of events in recognition and celebration of Disability Awareness Month. Read more...

CSSAC offering education grants for employees, dependents

The Clerical and Service Staff Advisory Committee (CSSAC) is accepting applications for employee and dependent grants. Read more...

Black History Month
keynote address

As part of Purdue's celebration of national Black History Month, Bettye Collier-Thomas, professor of American history at Temple University, will deliver an address titled "Black Women in American Culture and History" at 7 p.m. today (Feb. 15) in Stewart Center, Fowler Hall. Read more...

Research News & Special Reports

Study gets major boost to probe toxin's role in spinal injury, potential treatment

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. Read more...

General News

Purdue announces supplemental orientation program for international students

A new three-day program will help new and transferring undergraduate international students adjust and acclimate to university life before they begin orientation programming that focuses on preparing them for success at Purdue. Read more...

Purdue Ag graduates continue increase in job placement

The placement rate for graduates of Purdue's College of Agriculture has increased for the second consecutive year as they continue to achieve success in landing a job and advancing their education. Read more...

Health and Human Sciences to hold study abroad fair

The College of Health and Human Sciences is hosting a Study Abroad Fair from 4:30 to 7 p.m. today (Feb. 15) in the Marriott Hall atrium. Read more...

Purdue Sports

Purdue baseball and softball to open seasons this weekend

The Boilermakers that call the ball diamonds home begin their new seasons this weekend, as Purdue baseball and softball play under the sunny skies of Florida and New Mexico, respectively. Read more...

Boilermakers set to swim, dive for Big Ten championships

Purdue women's swimming and diving begins the championship segment of its season this week, returning to Iowa City for the Big Ten Conference Championships today (Feb. 15) through Saturday. Read more...

Paint Crew advances to semifinal round in Naismith Student Section of the Year Award

The Paint Crew has advanced to the semifinal round of the inaugural Naismith Student Section of the Year Award balloting. Read more...

For more information on Purdue sports, go to www.purduesports.com.

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