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In Indiana, 31.4 mothers die for every 100,000 births, according to the March of Dimes’ 2025 report card. Nationwide, according to the same data, 23.5 mothers die for every 100,000 births, which puts Indiana among the highest maternal mortality rates in the country. Through both research and nurse education, Kalyn Renbarger, assistant professor in the Purdue University School of Nursing, is hoping to help shape maternal health in a positive trajectory, both in Indiana and beyond.

Written By: Rebecca Hoffa, rhoffa@purdue.edu In Indiana, 31.4 mothers die for every 100,000 births, according to the March of Dimes’ 2025 report card. Nationwide, according to the same data, 23.5 mothers die for every 100,000 births, which puts Indiana among...

Kristine Marceau, associate professor of human development and family science and co-director of the Methodology Center at Purdue (MCAP), has been named the associate dean for graduate students and postdoctoral scholars in the College of Health and Human Sciences (HHS) at Purdue University, effective July 6. She replaces Jason Harris, professor of health sciences, who has held the role since 2019.

Written By: Casey Dexter, casey38@purdue.edu Editing Contributed By: Denise Buhrmester, buhrmest@purdue.edu Kristine Marceau, associate professor of human development and family science and co-director of the Methodology Center at Purdue (MCAP), has been named the associate dean for graduate students and...

Shawn Bucher’s barbecue mantra of “low and slow is the way to go” is poetry to the ears of grilled-meat fanatics.

Written by: Tim Brouk, tbrouk@purdue.edu This article is one in a series of America250 stories showcasing Boilermakers contributing to some of America's most popular pastimes. Shawn Bucher’s barbecue mantra of “low and slow is the way to go” is poetry...

The Mediterranean eating plan coupled with at least 150 minutes of exercise a week were key components in the program, which ran from April 3-24.

Written by: Tim Brouk, tbrouk@purdue.edu Hillary Macy and Chelsea Taulman still remember the shocked looks — and maybe an audible gasp or two — when they revealed details of the Mediterranean-style eating pattern to their attendees of the Purdue University...

Your favorite song plays as you’re shopping for clothes. The scent of bergamot draws you into a candle store. The bright colors and captivating photos motivate clicks throughout an online store. While we like to think of our shopping habits as our own, sensory cues guide our decision-making as consumers, often without even realizing it.

Yingying Dong, a PhD student in the Purdue University White Lodging-J.W. Marriott, Jr. School of Hospitality and Tourism Management, is interested in understanding how companies can best leverage sensory marketing to influence consumer behavior.

Written By: Rebecca Hoffa, rhoffa@purdue.edu Your favorite song plays as you’re shopping for clothes. The scent of bergamot draws you into a candle store. The bright colors and captivating photos motivate clicks throughout an online store. While we like to...

At just 13 years old, Shelley MacDermid Wadsworth organized her first conference with the intent of helping enhance processes in her church. Now a distinguished professor in the Purdue University Department of Human Development and Family Science, MacDermid Wadsworth has focused her career on making a greater impact. 

Written By: Rebecca Hoffa, rhoffa@purdue.edu  This article is one in a series of America250 stories showcasing Boilermakers, past and present, who have contributed to the nation's progress. At just 13 years old, Shelley MacDermid Wadsworth organized her first conference with...