Purdue Public Health researcher part of $2.4 million NIH-funded national research initiative to improve, innovate syphilis diagnostics

Randy Hubach, professor and head of the Purdue University Department of Public Health, is part of the study “A Triad …

250 falls, no tears: New Purdue Health and Kinesiology study examines how young toddlers fall during play, how they recover

Laura Claxton, associate professor of health and kinesiology, has been examining fall recovery in walking toddlers for years. The latest …

2024 HHS Highlights

With so much to celebrate, it was difficult to narrow down our list of College of Health and Human Sciences …

Purdue expert: Use the indoors, AI for winter break fitness

Jason Chrapek, clinical assistant professor in the Purdue University Department of Health and Kinesiology and director of the A.H. Ismail …

Nine Students Earn Top Awards for HHS Research at 2024 Fall Undergraduate Research Conference

Congratulations to the following students who received awards at the 2024 Fall Undergraduate Research Conference.  …
Two Purdue students in 1990 wait for calls in the Crisis Center

Former Purdue Psychological Sciences professor, 90, publishes book on suicide prevention hotlines 60 years after starting Lafayette Crisis Center

Don Hartsough retold the history of the Crisis Center but in a universal way. The book details effective ways to …

Award-winning Purdue HHS researcher utilizes expertise in human behavior genetics and epigenetics in her work

Choices such as smoking or regular exercise have been suggested to lead to epigenetic changes that may be passed on …
Man with red clothes celebrating the Christmas holidays suffering from pain in shoulder for having made an effort on yellow background

From turkey carving mishaps to consumed poinsettias, Purdue Nursing faculty reflect on emergency room experiences during the holidays

With centuries of clinical, intensive care unit and emergency room experience between them, Purdue University School of Nursing faculty find …

Purdue HDFS faculty member receives teaching innovation award to support neurodiversity through inclusive spaces

A.J. Schwichtenberg, associate professor in the Purdue University Department of Human Development and Family Science (HDFS), is the 2024 recipient of …
Students try virtual reality.

Virtual reality to enhance Purdue Hospitality and Tourism Management courses

The arrival of six Meta virtual reality and augmented reality headsets has opened the possibilities of training students in human …
A spread of holiday eats on a table

Purdue Nutrition Science experts dish on holiday meal tips for guests with dietary restrictions, allergies

There are many ways to solve any dietary dilemma before and during a holiday gathering, according to Purdue University Department …
Purdue Psychological Sciences PhD students sit and pose for a picture.

Purdue Psychological Sciences PhD candidates prepare for accolades, networking at Psychonomic Society conference in NYC

Since 2019, Purdue University Department of Psychological Sciences graduate students have earned six major awards at the renowned Psychonomic Society’s …