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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 …

Purdue Psychological Science professor dedicates clinical psychology career to fostering well-being in the classroom, lab and beyond

From individual interactions to cross-culture transitions, David Rollock, 150th Anniversary Professor in the Purdue University Department of Psychological Sciences (PSY), …

HHS researchers keep Methodology Center at Purdue data-driven

A collaboration between the Purdue University College of Health and Human Sciences (HHS) and the College of Liberal Arts, MCAP …

Center for Families celebrates 30th anniversary one family dinner table at a time

Purdue University men’s basketball center Will Berg, a sophomore majoring in hospitality and tourism management in the College of Health …

Purdue Health and Kinesiology researcher awarded prestigious Arthur C. Guyton Award for Excellence in Integrative Physiology and Medicine

Igor Fernandes, assistant professor in Purdue University’s Department of Health and Kinesiology, is the 2025 recipient of the Arthur C …
HHS Alumni Awards

2025 Alumni Awards

The College of Health and Human Sciences (HHS) is proud to recognize alumni for their outstanding career development, achievements and …
Chang Geun Lee poses for a picture with welding protective equipment.

Purdue Health Sciences researchers spark importance for welder safety from toxic particles in fumes

Instead of taking samplers, respirators and other pieces of equipment to manufacturing facilities to show the importance of wearing respirators …