Category: Health and Human Sciences

Written by: Casey Dexter, casey38@purdue.edu Purdue HHS data provided by: Casey Marks, lead strategic data manager, marks11@purdue.edu In a database compiled by Stanford University in partnership with Elsevier, 37 scientists and scholars in the Purdue University College of Health and...

Healthcare professionals, business leaders, educators, community advocates and changemakers — all of these and more have been cultivated in Purdue University’s College of Health and Human Sciences (HHS). Fifteen years ago, these individuals would have been staggered across colleges, departments and schools throughout campus to earn their Purdue degree, but today, they make up a large, interdisciplinary college that tirelessly works to make lives better.

Written By: Rebecca Hoffa, rhoffa@purdue.edu Healthcare professionals, business leaders, educators, community advocates and changemakers — all of these and more have been cultivated in Purdue University’s College of Health and Human Sciences (HHS). Fifteen years ago, these individuals would have...

Advice about majors, suggestions on courses and help through personal challenges — academic advisors are a constant source of support for all Purdue University College of Health and Human Sciences (HHS) students. From their first moments on campus until they walk across the stage at graduation, HHS academic advisors make lasting differences in their students’ Boilermaker journeys.

Written By: Rebecca Hoffa, rhoffa@purdue.edu Advice about majors, suggestions on courses and help through personal challenges — academic advisors are a constant source of support for all Purdue University College of Health and Human Sciences (HHS) students. From their first...

Aaron Bowman, dean of Purdue University’s College of Health and Human Sciences (HHS), has announced changes in HHS leadership.

Written By: Denise Buhrmester, buhrmest@purdue.edu Aaron Bowman, dean of Purdue University’s College of Health and Human Sciences (HHS), has announced changes in HHS leadership. (more…)

Purdue University’s Board of Trustees on Friday, April 4, approved faculty promotions. The following promotions are effective with the 2025-26 academic year. Exact dates are noted by campus or individual.  (more…)

As the No. 1 most recognized public university in the United States and the No. 9 most recognized university in the world, according to American Caldwell, Purdue University welcomes Boilermakers from around the world to campus each year. While taking the next giant leap into college is a big deal for any student, international students often face distinct challenges, from adapting to a different culture and social norms to navigating the ins and outs of a new government and education system.

Written By: Rebecca Hoffa, rhoffa@purdue.edu  As the No. 1 most recognized public university in the United States and the No. 9 most recognized university in the world, according to American Caldwell, Purdue University welcomes Boilermakers from around the world to...

Christine Ladisch joined a team that was taxed by then-Provost Randy Woodson to create a platform where health-related programs across campus could more seamlessly work together.

Written by: Tim Brouk, tbrouk@purdue.edu Words used to describe Christine Ladisch during her eight-year term as dean of Purdue University’s College of Health and Human Sciences (HHS) include dream dean, Wonder Woman, Energizer Bunny and servant leader. A Purdue alumna...

From supporting Purdue University families to advocating for preventive health care, health and well-being are central to First Lady Kei Hui’s mission as she engages with the Purdue network and bolsters campus and community resources. 

Written By: Rebecca Hoffa, rhoffa@purdue.edu  From supporting Purdue University families to advocating for preventive health care, health and well-being are central to First Lady Kei Hui’s mission as she engages with the Purdue network and bolsters campus and community resources.  ...

The following books by College of Health and Human Sciences faculty were recently published.

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As summer ends and a renewed energy arrives on campus with the start of a new academic year, a new class of Purdue University College of Health and Human Sciences (HHS) students are familiarizing themselves with campus. With personal experience plus training focused on preparing incoming HHS students to find their fit at Purdue, students in the HHS Success Mentors program have prepared their best advice for starting the year off right.

Written By: Rebecca Hoffa, rhoffa@purdue.edu As summer ends and a renewed energy arrives on campus with the start of a new academic year, a new class of Purdue University College of Health and Human Sciences (HHS) students are familiarizing themselves...

From trauma medicine to revolutionized prosthetics and beyond, some of the most cutting-edge innovations in health and medicine have come from projects through the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) and Department of Veterans Affairs. The Health of the Forces initiative, developed by Purdue University’s College of Health and Human Sciences (HHS) and Military Family Research Institute (MFRI) with support from the Purdue University Office of Research, aims to add to these innovations by providing Purdue faculty with the support needed to initiate their own life-changing discoveries that will serve military members, veterans and their families.

Written By: Rebecca Hoffa, rhoffa@purdue.edu From trauma medicine to revolutionized prosthetics and beyond, some of the most cutting-edge innovations in health and medicine have come from projects through the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) and Department of Veterans Affairs. The...

From developing interventions that improve health outcomes to exploring sustainable tourism practices, researchers in Purdue University’s College of Health and Human Sciences (HHS) study a wide range of topics that improve lives. These groundbreaking discoveries and life-changing interventions often rely on participants from the Greater Lafayette community and beyond to make the advancements possible.

Written By: Rebecca Hoffa, rhoffa@purdue.edu From developing interventions that improve health outcomes to exploring sustainable tourism practices, researchers in Purdue University’s College of Health and Human Sciences (HHS) study a wide range of topics that improve lives. These groundbreaking discoveries...

Purdue University has begun work to improve the reading abilities of K-12 students in Indiana by strengthening teacher preparation using science-based methods. The work is funded in part by a $1.5 million grant from Lilly Endowment Inc. awarded to Purdue in August as part of Lilly Endowment’s Advancing the Science of Reading in Indiana initiative, which launched in 2022.

Written by: Rebecca Hoffa, rhoffa@purdue.edu Purdue University has begun work to improve the reading abilities of K-12 students in Indiana by strengthening teacher preparation using science-based methods. The work is funded in part by a $1.5 million grant from Lilly Endowment Inc. awarded...

Purdue University College of Health and Human Sciences faculty and staff were asked to give their top tips for healthy bodies, minds and bank accounts. These new habits will ensure a good year and beyond.

Written by: Tim Brouk, tbrouk@purdue.edu Even if you’ve already broken — perhaps even shattered — your new year’s resolutions, it’s still not too late to implement new behaviors for a healthy 2024. Purdue University College of Health and Human Sciences...

Of the 1,070 Purdue University College of Health and Human Sciences (HHS) students who graduated in May 2022, 97.7% of those students had successful career outcomes, or post-graduation plans in which the student is doing what they wanted or planned to do, according to data from Purdue’s Center for Career Opportunities (CCO). These outcomes include careers, graduate school and military service, among others.

Written By: Rebecca Hoffa, rhoffa@purdue.edu Of the 1,070 Purdue University College of Health and Human Sciences (HHS) students who graduated in May 2022, 97.7% of those students had successful career outcomes, or post-graduation plans in which the student is doing...

Thirty-eight faculty members from the College of Health and Human Sciences were honored Nov. 29 for their years of service to Purdue University during the Faculty Service Recognition Luncheon, hosted by the Office of the Provost in the Purdue Memorial Union’s North Ballroom.

Written by: Denise Buhrmester, buhrmest@purdue.edu Thirty-eight faculty members from the College of Health and Human Sciences were honored Nov. 29 for their years of service to Purdue University during the Faculty Service Recognition Luncheon, hosted by the Office of the...

Congratulations to Purdue University College of Health and Human Sciences (HHS) student-athletes who earned Academic All-Big Ten honors this fall.

Congratulations to Purdue University College of Health and Human Sciences (HHS) student-athletes who earned Academic All-Big Ten honors this fall. To be eligible to receive Academic All-Big Ten designation, student-athletes must be enrolled full-time at their university for a minimum of 12...

An interdisciplinary team comprised of Alice Wilcoxson, clinical associate professor in the Department of Health and Kinesiology; Jillian Hubertz, clinical assistant professor in the Department of Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences; and Janelle Tipton, clinical assistant professor in the School of Nursing is the 2023 recipient of the Patsy J. Mellott Teaching Innovation Award. Established by College of Health and Human Sciences (HHS) alumna Patsy Mellott, the award supports HHS faculty who demonstrate their excellence and leadership as teachers by proposing significant innovations to enhance the quality of HHS education programs.

Written By: Rebecca Hoffa, rhoffa@purdue.edu An interdisciplinary team comprised of Alice Wilcoxson, clinical associate professor in the Department of Health and Kinesiology; Jillian Hubertz, clinical assistant professor in the Department of Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences; and Janelle Tipton, clinical...

The College of Health and Human Sciences (HHS) will celebrate its annual Life Inspired Week from Friday, March 24, through Friday, March 31. The week is designed to showcase some of the many ways the college is transforming lives and communities. A...

To highlight the many accomplishments of first-generation students, faculty, staff and alumni, the Purdue University College of Health and Human Sciences (HHS) is participating in First-Generation College Celebration Week from Nov. 7-11 alongside the rest of the University to increase visibility, community and support for first-generation Boilermakers.

Written By: Rebecca Hoffa, rhoffa@purdue.edu Without experienced parents to guide them through the process, the college journey can be overwhelming to first-generation students, from finding belonging to navigating resources to taking on a new financial burden. To highlight the many...

Learn more about the College of Health and Human Sciences 2021-2022 outstanding seniors.

2021-2022 Renae BickleNursingRenae BickleNursingRochester, IN -Dean’s List (2018-2021)-Inducted into Alpha Lambda Delta Phi Eta Sigma Honor Society (2019)-Inducted into Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing (2021)-Secretary (2019-2021) and Social Event Co-Coordinator (2021-2022) for Purdue Nursing Student Council-School of Nursing...

From bringing the lab into students’ homes to elevating students’ internship experiences and developing new simulation opportunities, the Patsy J. Mellott Teaching Innovation Award has fostered many innovative ideas in the Purdue University College of Health and Human Sciences (HHS). The most recent award recipients, Becky Good and Janelle Potetz in the School of Nursing, will be integrating a flexible simulation program as part of four nurse practitioner graduate clinical courses to combat clinical placement challenges due to availability.

Written By: Rebecca Hoffa, rhoffa@purdue.edu From bringing the lab into students’ homes to elevating students’ internship experiences and developing new simulation opportunities, the Patsy J. Mellott Teaching Innovation Award has fostered many innovative ideas in the Purdue University College of...

To showcase some of the ways the college is transforming lives and communities, we will host a variety of events from March 25 to April 1.

Life Inspired Week is an annual celebration of the Purdue University College of Health and Human Sciences. To showcase some of the ways the college is transforming lives and communities, we will host a variety of events from March 25...

Nearing a 100-year milestone in late 2022, Matthews Hall has a rich history in the Purdue University College of Health and Human Sciences (HHS) — from its namesake, Mary L. Matthews, to the alumni, faculty, staff and students who have shaped it throughout the years.

Written By: Rebecca Hoffa, rhoffa@purdue.edu Nearing a 100-year milestone in late 2022, Matthews Hall has a rich history in the Purdue University College of Health and Human Sciences (HHS) — from its namesake, Mary L. Matthews, to the alumni, faculty,...

Developing a strategic plan to chart the future of the Purdue University College of Health and Human Sciences (HHS) was an early mission of HHS Dean Marion K. Underwood when she arrived at Purdue in 2018. She brought her expertise in strategic planning from the University of Texas at Dallas to form a collaborative strategic planning process and, in fall 2019, led the development of the 10-year HHS Strategic Roadmap.

Written By: Rebecca Hoffa, rhoffa@purdue.edu Developing a strategic plan to chart the future of the Purdue University College of Health and Human Sciences (HHS) was an early mission of HHS Dean Marion K. Underwood when she arrived at Purdue in...

The College of Health and Human Sciences (HHS) is pleased to announce Dr. Catherine “Cammie” McBride as associate dean for research (ADR), effective August 15, 2022, with a .5 appointment as associate dean for research and a .5 appointment as professor of human development and family studies. She will be preceded by Dr. Kim Buhman who has served as interim associate dean for research since July 1, 2021, and will remain on faculty in the Department of Nutrition Science.

The College of Health and Human Sciences (HHS) is pleased to announce Dr. Catherine “Cammie” McBride as associate dean for research (ADR), effective August 15, 2022, with a .5 appointment as associate dean for research and a .5 appointment as professor...

The incident that occurred on our campus on Friday, February 4, has shocked and disturbed so many in our community, and with good reason. The incident involved use of force by a Purdue University police officer on a Purdue student. (Please be aware that the video footage available online has potentially triggering and distressing content.) On our college campus, where we expect unbiased, fair and appropriate treatment in all contexts, this incident raises many questions. Purdue has promised a swift and thorough internal investigation of the situation; an independent review of the Purdue University Police Department’s investigation by the Indiana State Police; and release of all evidence, including body-worn and in-car camera footage. These are essential first steps, and transparency is absolutely necessary for our community to fully understand the incident and where we go next.

The following message was sent to HHS faculty, staff and students via e-mail on February 17, 2022. The incident that occurred on our campus on Friday, February 4, has shocked and disturbed so many in our community, and with good...

From Bell Tower kisses to picnics in Horticulture Park, these HHS alumni started their love stories at Purdue.

This content originally appeared in the Winter 2021/2022 issue of Purdue Alumnus magazine. International Love Story Jimmy Chiu (AAE’05, PhD AAE’13) and Marla Betsch (HHS’06, MS LA’08) A mutual friend introduced us during a party at Jimmy’s fraternity, Theta Tau....

Susan E. Swithers, professor of psychological sciences in Purdue University’s College of Health and Human Sciences (HHS), has been appointed as the college’s first associate dean for faculty affairs. In this new role, she will provide additional leadership in the areas of faculty hiring and faculty professional development. Swithers’ appointment became effective Nov. 1 and will be in place for two years with the possibility of reappointment.

Susan E. Swithers, professor of psychological sciences in Purdue University’s College of Health and Human Sciences (HHS), has been appointed as the college’s first associate dean for faculty affairs. In this new role, she will provide additional leadership in the...

The College of Health and Human Sciences (HHS) continues to grow both rapidly and substantially. This fall, we welcomed a record-breaking 4,999 undergraduate students, including 1,103 New Beginners.

The College of Health and Human Sciences (HHS) continues to grow both rapidly and substantially. This fall, we welcomed a record-breaking 4,999 undergraduate students, including 1,103 New Beginners. Since fall 2016, HHS undergraduate student enrollment has grown by 30%. Our...

With the fresh memory of Annie Drews and the rest of Team USA Volleyball’s Olympic championship, Purdue volleyball is off to a historic start, earning its highest NCAA ranking in program history at No. 6. The team also has its largest roster ever with 21 student-athletes, 13 of which are Purdue College of Health and Human Sciences majors.

Written by: Tim Brouk, tbrouk@purdue.edu Grace Cleveland’s brush with a future Olympian was memorable — and a little painful. The senior studying retail management was a first-year outside hitter for the Purdue University volleyball team when Annie Drews, 2015 School...

Written by Angie Klink. David Rollock was the type of kid to whom other kids told their problems. When he was growing up in Brooklyn, New York, Rollock strove to make his peers feel comfortable. “I tried to welcome new...

Olivia Glowacki, a senior in Human Services who is passionate about social work, is already on her way to making lives better.

Olivia Glowacki, a senior in Human Services who is passionate about social work, is already on her way to making lives better. Not only was Glowacki named a 2019 Outstanding Senior in the College of Health and Human Sciences, she...

Here are just a few of the women in the College of Health and Human Sciences that we have feature in the past few months. We thank them for the incredible work they do to make lives better.

Here are just a few of the women in the College of Health and Human Sciences we have recently featured. We thank them for the incredible work they do to make lives better. Click the captions to read more about...

Students in the College of Health and Human Sciences Study Abroad programs have traveled to countries such as Costa Rica, China, Ireland, Japan, Nepal, New Zealand, and more.

Purdue University has become one of the nation's top 20 schools that send U.S. students abroad. Students in the College of Health and Human Sciences Study Abroad programs have traveled to countries such as Costa Rica, China, Ireland, Japan, Nepal,...