Amity Saha and Sabyasachy Mistry with daughter Krittika. Photo provided.

Purdue graduate students juggle parenthood during a pandemic

Written by: Tim Brouk Rigorous studies, teaching undergraduate classes, hours and hours of research: The lives of graduate students are …
HHS Faculty promotions approved by Purdue board

HHS Faculty promotions approved by Purdue board

Purdue University’s Board of Trustees on Friday (April 9) approved faculty promotions. The following College of Health and Human Sciences …
Purdue HHS Parkinson research explores exposure risks, effects on speech and swallow

Purdue HHS Parkinson research explores exposure risks, effects on speech and swallow

Written by: Tim Brouk When Allison Schaser joined Purdue University’s College of Health and Human Sciences (HHS) in fall 2020, …
HHS Parkinson disease research extends to patients and their families

HHS Parkinson disease research extends to patients and their families

Written by: Tim Brouk Jessica Huber, left, stands in her lab with former graduate student Meghan Moran. Parkinson disease affects …
Increasing access, community outreach key in Purdue neurological autism research

Increasing access, community outreach key in Purdue neurological autism research

Researchers in Purdue University’s College of Health and Human Sciences rely on human subjects for learning more about genetic and …
“Serving people” takes on new meaning for Purdue hospitality graduate

“Serving people” takes on new meaning for Purdue hospitality graduate

Written by: Rebecca Hoffa Kier Crites During a year spent navigating the challenges of a global pandemic, Purdue Hospitality and …
Health experts address COVID-19 vaccine questions in free webinar

Health experts address COVID-19 vaccine questions in free webinar

West Lafayette, Ind. — As COVID-19 vaccines continue to roll out, some Hoosiers are still hesitant about getting their shots …
Purdue alumnus finds career in selling and sales management is more than a numbers game

Purdue alumnus finds career in selling and sales management is more than a numbers game

Many people think of the pushy door-to-door salesperson stereotype when they hear the word “sales,” but for Benjamin George, a …
Purdue HHS health expert encourages vaccines, warns against COVID-19 pandemic fatigue

Purdue HHS health expert encourages vaccines, warns against COVID-19 pandemic fatigue

As COVID-19 vaccination rates rise and case numbers fall, many Hoosiers are experiencing high levels of optimism — one full …
David Matos

Think the Brain is Always Efficient? Think Again.

If you want to expend energy efficiently, it’s best to tailor your efforts to the final goal. If your devices …
Roger Johnson sits in his home’s Purdue room with three of the quilts he made in memory of his wife, Vicki.

Purdue alumnus stitches lasting legacy

A few months after the passing of his wife of more than 50 years, Roger Johnson started cleaning things out …
Helen Johnson

Helen Johnson (1914-2001)

School of NursingWritten by: Angie KlinkPhotos provided by Purdue Archives. Helen R. Snyder Johnson decided from age six, when she …