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Transfer students become trailblazers in Purdue sport management’s first graduating class

During their year at Purdue, Garrett Pave and Lucca Agate combined coursework with hands-on experiences through internships and practicum opportunities …
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Purdue May 2026 grad advances to medical school after making her mark on campus and beyond

Whether she was leading a group of Boilermaker women to the top of Mount Kilimanjaro, empowering the University Blood Initiative …
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Purdue School of Nursing earns INACSL simulation endorsement, showcasing innovation through virtual reality learning

The Purdue University School of Nursing has earned the Healthcare Simulation Standards Endorsement™ from the International Nursing Association for Clinical …
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Soggy buns, no fun: Purdue HTM alumnus’ career in food packaging keeps your carryout fresh

Purdue University College of Health and Human Sciences alumnus Nick Healey (HTM ’02) and his company, Dogfish Packaging, works with …
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Purdue professor prepares Boilermakers for life after college through project-based personal finance curriculum

Mortgages, taxes, health insurance, budgets. A lot of financial decisions await Purdue University students upon graduating and starting their lives …
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Purdue Health of the Forces program announces first director

The College of Health and Human Sciences has appointed Chad Carroll, associate professor of health and kinesiology, as the Health …
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Human Development and Family Science PhD student receives 2026 Focus Award

Amy Janis, a PhD student in Purdue University’s Department of Human Development and Family Science, is a 2026 recipient of …
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HHS Outstanding Seniors 2026

The College of Health and Human Sciences is proud to announce this year’s HHS Outstanding Seniors. These outstanding individuals and …
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Purdue nursing faculty member aims to enhance PhD program leadership through Edmondson HHS Faculty Development Award 

Dongjuan Xu, associate professor in the Purdue University School of Nursing, is the 2026 recipient of the Barbara H. and Ben R …
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Learning from alumna, Purdue Public Health student works to build better maternal care through mobile integrated health internship

Making a difference in women’s health has been a motivator for Arianna Chavis, a 4+1 Master of Public Health (MPH) …
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Purdue cognitive psychology graduate student decodes behaviors behind math anxiety

The calculus exam has been on the syllabus all semester, but when the time comes to take the test, all …

HHS faculty promotions approved by Purdue board 

Purdue University’s Board of Trustees on Friday, April 10, approved faculty promotions …