Purdue Distinguished Alumna pioneers innovative approach to language development research by investigating motor skills

Developmental language disorder (DLD) affects approximately one in 14 kindergarten-age children, according to the National Institute on Deafness and Other …

From Indiana physical education leadership to improving lives in Central and South America, Purdue HHS alumnus earns Distinguished Service Award

Gray earned his undergraduate degree in 1971 before studying under Anthony A. Annarino, a Purdue kinesiology professor from 1951-86, and …
Chris Ladisch

HHS at 15: Former Dean Ladisch reflects on the founding of Purdue Health and Human Sciences

Christine Ladisch joined a team that was taxed by then-Provost Randy Woodson to create a platform where health-related programs across …

Purdue Nutrition Science students create community connections through Food Finders internship

This spring semester, Food Finders Food Bank welcomed two Purdue University students as interns: Alyssa Redding, an undergraduate majoring in …
A father and son get their picture taken with Purdue Pete.

Purdue HTM senior reflects on four years portraying Purdue Pete

With that unmistakable helmet on and Purdue-branded sledgehammer in hand, Cameron Wise only has a few more events left before …

From programs to practice, Purdue HDFS distinguished professor reflects on creating lasting change for families

At just 13 years old, Shelley MacDermid Wadsworth organized her first conference with the intent of helping enhance processes in …
Mature caucasian spouses misunderstanding each other, experiencing crisis in relationship, offended wife looks away disappointedly, the husband sits in defocus on a background

Purdue expert: Overall divorce rates lowest in decades but ‘gray divorce’ soars

For people ages 65 and older, the divorce rate was 15% in 2022, about triple of such rates in the …

A look back: Former department head brought kinesiology, new opportunities for women to Purdue

Marguerite Clifton transformed Purdue University’s Department of Physical Education for Women by introducing kinesiology, the study of the anatomy in …

Brain and behavioral sciences student creates healing notes in connecting passions for the brain, global health and music

From the moment Mia Schmetter’s grandmother was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease, the young girl knew she wanted to study the …

Enabling dreams: Purdue First Lady Kei Hui discusses advancing health, well-being and empowering Boilermaker women

From supporting Purdue University families to advocating for preventive health care, health and well-being are central to First Lady Kei …

College of Health and Human Sciences Faculty Books Published

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

Purdue Public Health graduate student studies the stories behind the statistics to improve Black maternal health

Black populations have one of the highest maternal mortality rates in the United States, according to the National Center for …