June 13, 2017

Faculty and Staff News

Data science leader tapped as dean of College of Science

A data science leader and Royal Society Research Fellow from University College London has been chosen as the next Frederick L. Hovde Dean of the College of Science at Purdue. Patrick J. Wolfe, professor of statistics and computer science and EPSRC Established Career Fellow in the Mathematical Sciences at UCL, was selected from a group of five finalists following a national search. He will join Purdue on July 17.

In the Spotlight

Boiler Bytes: Purdue's zipTrips

With its live interactive webcast featuring STEM education, Purdue's zipTrips program allows anyone in the world to take a virtual field trip to the University.

Additional News

General

• Purdue, WestGate, Crane join forces for educational, technology research, commercialization advancements

• New book recounts history of early Extension specialists

• Space available for S.A.F.E. training for women

Sports

• Swanigan, Charlton each named Purdue's Athlete of the Year

• Men's basketball unveils full nonconference slate

Purdue in the News

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

• Washington Post: Roxane Gay decided to write about being overweight. It took her to some painful places.

• Teen Vogue: How this 18-year-old graduated from college before high school

• Journal & Courier: Inside the Purdue hospital that treats your pets

• Inside INdiana Business: Purdue Railyard open for business

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