June 18, 2015

Faculty and Staff News

Faculty, staff feedback prompts updates to paid parental leave, bereavement leave benefits

The University's Executive Policy Review Group has approved changes to the University's paid parental and bereavement leave benefits. The approved changes are effective July 1.

In the Spotlight

Purdue jumps to 16th among worldwide universities granted U.S. patents for 2014

Purdue is ranked 16th in the world among universities granted U.S. utility patents in 2014, according to a new report released by the National Academy of Inventors (NAI) and the Intellectual Property Owners Association (IPO). This ranking in patent activity is up from the previous year's spot of 27th. In 2014, Purdue had 93 U.S. utility patents issued.

Additional News

Purdue in the News

Here is a sampling of recent news reports about Purdue from media across the nation and the world.

Purdue patent ranking announcement

News of Purdue's ranking 16th in the world among universities granted U.S. utility patents in 2014 made national headlines after an announcement on Tuesday (June 16). Media placements included San Francisco Chronicle online, Bloomberg News, Houston Chronicle and Reuters. A roundup of headlines:

San Francisco Chronicle online: Purdue University jumps to 16th among worldwide universities granted U.S. patents for 2014

Bloomberg News: Purdue University ranks 16th among worldwide universities granted U.S. patents in 2014

Inside INdiana Business: Purdue now among patent elite (story) and audio with President Daniels