Purdue University’s Board of Trustees on Friday (Aug. 6) approved 2022 health plans, which will have no employee premium increase for the third straight year. The plans for 2022 align with the University’s strategic approach to health care and the Healthy Boiler Program initiative, and were designed as part of the ongoing pursuit of improving population health and controlling overall costs for employees and the University.

Purdue University’s Board of Trustees on Friday (Aug. 6) gave approval to plan, finance, construct and award construction contracts for renovations to two buildings on the West Lafayette campus – Schleman Hall of Student Services and Stewart Center.

In his presentation to the Board of Trustees, President Mitch Daniels provided an end-of-the-academic-year report on COVID-19 and various initiatives. New data show that the University broke records for the number of U.S. patents awarded, licenses issued and research and sponsored program dollars received. Summer enrollment and retention also continue to reach University highs.

The Purdue University Board of Trustees on Friday (Aug. 6) ratified two professor positions, awarded a posthumous degree and approved resolutions of appreciation for friends of the university.

The Purdue University Board of Trustees on Friday (Aug. 6) approved naming the School of Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) for the family of alumnus William B. Elmore in recognition of a $25 million gift.