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Study: travel agents have disappeared and that’s a bad thing

Research shows that humans benefit more from interacting with people than with computers, and that human interaction is extremely important …
Mitch Daniels welcomes new faculty

New Health and Human Sciences faculty introduced by Mitch Daniels

President Mitch Daniels held a reception for new faculty members on August 13. The College of Health and Human Sciences …
Monon Health Clinic operated in partnership with Purdue University School of Nursing

Monon Family Health Clinic celebrates one year in new facility

Monon Family Health Clinic, in partnership with Purdue School of Nursing, is celebrating one year of serving this rural Indiana …
David Rollock

Head of Psychological Sciences honored by APA for contributions to African American community

Professor David Rollock is the recipient of the Charles & Shirley Thomas Award from the American Psychological Association …
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Have a great year with these 5 back-to-school tips from the School of Nursing

Here are some great tips for parents to make the transition from summer to the school year easy for them …
Caroline Gerughy at NASA Ames Research Center

Purdue Nursing alumna works at NASA as occupational health nurse practitioner

Caroline Mullen Gerughty, a Purdue School of Nursing alumna, took small steps during her career that led to a giant …
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Ghosting, enabled by social media, is still just version of ostracism

Purdue psychological sciences researcher Dr. Kipling Williams recently spoke to Parade Magazine about ‘ghosting,’ which is ostracism that is enabled …
EPA soil cleanup at USS Lead Superfund Site

Environmental and occupational health professor studying lead exposure in Northwest Indiana children

Ellen Wells, associate professor of environmental and occupational health in the School of Health Sciences, is studying children in North …
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Study: pregnant women may have too much sodium, not enough nutrients in their diets

A new study led by a Purdue Nutrition Science professor suggests pregnant women may not be getting proper amounts of …
Jason Harris

Jason Harris named associate dean for graduate programs and online education

Marion Underwood, dean of the College of Health and Human Sciences, announced Professor Jason Harris’ appointment as associate dean for …
PALS participants learn about upper body strength during a session on SHARBADE boards (SHoulders AR BAck DEvelopment). (Purdue University photo)

PALS camp teaches character, encourages STEM, physical activities

During PALS (Purdue Athletes Life Success) camp, children spend time at the pool and on the field, make new friends, …
Sarah Johnson

Purdue Nutrition Science alumna and Dining Services retiree honored by YWCA

YWCA Lafayette recognized Sarah C. Johnson’s contributions to the community in their annual Salute to Women awards ceremony …