Purdue Today.

July 25, 2022

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Persistent Pursuit

Faculty and Staff News

Purdue initiates dean search for College of Engineering

Jay Akridge, provost and executive vice president for academic affairs and diversity, has announced the launch of a national search for the next dean of Purdue's College of Engineering. Purdue President-elect Mung Chiang stepped down from his deanship, effective July 1, to focus full time on his role as executive vice president for strategic initiatives and the transition to his new role as president.

Things to Know

This week's 'Thumbs Up' recipients
Starting Aug. 5, basic Microsoft 365 authentication profiles to be disabled

Things to Do

‘Asthma Care for Adults’ lifestyle program begins Aug. 2; register by Tuesday
Summer Undergraduate Research Symposium starts Thursday
Nominations sought for Title IX service award
Retirement reception to honor PUPD Chief John Cox on Wednesday
FM:S space management training resources available online; registration for additional training sessions now open

In the Spotlight

Purdue tattoo

What’s more permanent than a tattoo? The answer: Purdue pride.

Since its founding in 1869, Purdue University has garnered many students, alumni and fans of the institution that they call home. For these individuals, Purdue made an impact on their hearts and souls. Read more about the people with Purdue tattoos and why they show their pride permanently.

Additional News

Discovery Park District

Leading interdisciplinary research expands with Discovery Park District

As the skyline grows higher on the west side of campus, so do the energy and enthusiasm around Purdue's growing interdisciplinary research enterprise. The expansion of Discovery Park District to include the renowned research units of Discovery Park demonstrates Purdue’s ongoing commitment to stay at the forefront of research and technology transfer through partnerships with industry and government.

Preeti Sivasankar

Purdue department facilitates communication across generations

Through their teaching, research and clinical work, the experts in Purdue’s Department of Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences address a variety of factors in patients from infancy to old age. Across the profession, they are committed to the same goal: to improve the quality of life among those who struggle to communicate.

Research

Quantum code developed at Purdue could tackle problems from semiconductors to commodities

Bringing Our Best

PPHS South Bend principal reimagining the high school experience

As principal at Purdue Polytechnic High School South Bend, Justin Zobrosky wants teachers whose lessons rely upon experience, knowledge, education and, most of all, passion. He says a passionate teacher’s enthusiasm is contagious among students. Zobrosky, a South Bend native, was named PPHS South Bend principal in January.

Justin Zobrosky

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Purdue in the News

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

Oklahoma City Journal Record: Mourning Daniels, who might have been great U.S. president
Reuters, U.S. News World Report, Minneapolis Star Tribune: SkyWater unveils plans to build $1.8 bln chip facility in Indiana
Bloomberg: Balance of power: What's in slimmed down Chips Act? (Radio)
University Inc. (Newsletter, Jeff Selingo): Live, work, play on a college campus
Lafayette Journal & Courier: Purdue professor exploring how artificial intelligence can add years to your life
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