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Amy Janis, a PhD student in Purdue University’s Department of Human Development and Family Science, is a 2026 recipient of the university’s Focus Award. The award recognizes those who have made outstanding contributions to furthering Purdue’s commitment to disability accessibility. 

Amy Janis, a PhD student in Purdue University’s Department of Human Development and Family Science, is a 2026 recipient of the university’s Focus Award. The award recognizes those who have made outstanding contributions to furthering Purdue’s commitment to disability accessibility. ...

The College of Health and Human Sciences is proud to announce this year’s HHS Outstanding Seniors.

These outstanding individuals and their accomplishments in academics, professionalism, leadership and service to others will be recognized at the 2026 HHS Outstanding Seniors Dinner on May 15, 2026.

The College of Health and Human Sciences is proud to announce this year’s HHS Outstanding Seniors.These outstanding individuals and their accomplishments in academics, professionalism, leadership and service to others will be recognized at the 2026 HHS Outstanding Seniors Dinner. May...

Dongjuan Xu, associate professor in the Purdue University School of Nursing, is the 2026 recipient of the Barbara H. and Ben R. Edmondson HHS Faculty Development Award. 

Written By: Rebecca Hoffa, rhoffa@purdue.edu Dongjuan Xu, associate professor in the Purdue University School of Nursing, is the 2026 recipient of the Barbara H. and Ben R. Edmondson HHS Faculty Development Award.  Presented each year to a College of Health and Human...

Making a difference in women’s health has been a motivator for Arianna Chavis, a 4+1 Master of Public Health (MPH) student in the Purdue University Department of Public Health, which led her to pursue an internship with the Mobile Integrated Health Department in Crawfordsville, Indiana, focusing on Project Swaddle, a home-based maternal and infant health program. As an intern, Chavis is developing a toolkit that could help translate the program to other cities and counties across the state and country.

Written By: Rebecca Hoffa, rhoffa@purdue.edu Making a difference in women’s health has been a motivator for Arianna Chavis, a 4+1 Master of Public Health (MPH) student in the Purdue University Department of Public Health, which led her to pursue an...

The calculus exam has been on the syllabus all semester, but when the time comes to take the test, all that comes to mind is a surge of panic.

This sensation of math anxiety is all too familiar for Purdue University Department of Psychological Sciences PhD student Mariel Barnett, who studies cognitive psychology under the guidance of mentor Brooke Macnamara, associate professor of psychological sciences.

Written By: Rebecca Hoffa, rhoffa@purdue.edu The calculus exam has been on the syllabus all semester, but when the time comes to take the test, all that comes to mind is a surge of panic. This sensation of math anxiety is...

Purdue University’s Board of Trustees on Friday, April 10, approved faculty promotions.

Purdue University’s Board of Trustees on Friday, April 10, approved faculty promotions. The following promotions are effective with the 2026-27 academic year. Exact dates are noted by campus or individual.  WEST LAFAYETTE CAMPUS Effective Aug. 17, 2026, except as noted  COLLEGE...