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October 8,  2012

My Plate and Beyond

WSJ's SmartMoney ranks value of Purdue degree in top 10

Purdue ranks eighth nationally in SmartMoney magazine's college "payback" survey, which quantifies the long-term dollar value of a college education. The magazine is produced by The Wall Street Journal. Read more ...

Purdue attracts state's best students

Students are coming better prepared. Graduation rates also are climbing. Read more ...

Report: Public research universities in peril

A new report argues the mission of the country's 101 major public research universities is imperiled by budget cuts amounting to one-fifth of their state funding over the past decade.  Read more ...

Biofuel research funded

A U.S. Department of Energy grant will fund research to reroute carbon that plants currently use to make lignin - a barrier to cellulosic ethanol production - and turn it into a biofuel. Read more ...

Purdue to lead new FAA center for aviation safety

The Federal Aviation Administration has chosen Purdue to lead a new Air Transportation Center of Excellence for general aviation. Read more ...

Healthcare engineering program extended

The Regenstrief Foundation is expanding its major partnership with Purdue's Regenstrief Center for Healthcare Engineering, providing $10 million in additional research funding.  Read more ...

Purdue, IU Health Arnett launch colorectal cancer research

TAP to help businesses utilize new online marketplace

'Research powerhouses' join forces in new multistate venture

EnerDel expands research partnership with College of Technology


Julie Griffith, vice president for public affairs

jgriff@purdue.edu

765-494-6838

 

Spotlight

Endocyte granted orphan drug status for folic acid

The European Commission has granted orphan drug status for folic acid to Endocyte, a Purdue Research Park company.  Read more ...

Launching business leaders

This fall, Krannert School of Management's incoming freshmen are participating in a program designed to develop personal and career skills and competencies that reach beyond academics.  Read more ...

Students set patent record

Last year, 355 students filed patents through the Purdue Office of Technology Commercialization. Read more...

Fostering retention, relationships

LearningThe goal of learning communities is to ease the transition from high school to college by helping students better connect with peers, faculty, staff and campus resources. Read more ...

Preparing for disasters

Steve Cain works on the front lines of disaster on both preparedness and relief. Read more ...