Author: Sharel Welch

When Neilambar “Neil” Risal arrived in Indianapolis nearly two years ago to study mechanical engineering, he didn’t wait long to act on Purdue University trailblazing spirit. “I got to campus and I wanted to play drums again,” he said. “I...

INDIANAPOLIS — Five Purdue students donned hard hats, safety glasses and neon vests for a firsthand look at a project they had long watched from beyond the construction fencing: the Academic Success Building (ASB) rising alongside Michigan Street in downtown...

Inside America’s first Union Station — a crossroads once traveled by presidents and pioneers — a new generation of leaders took the spotlight April 23. Purdue University honored 27 undergraduates at the second annual Golden Hammer Awards dinner, celebrating students in Indianapolis whose influence extends well beyond the classroom.  Purdue alumnus Bob...

The impact of Jonathan Rienstra-Kiracofe’s steady presence — a professor and mentor helping Purdue undergraduate science students in Indianapolis navigate their academic journey — has been formally recognized at the university’s highest level. Rienstra-Kiracofe, an associate dean in the College...

INDIANAPOLIS — Purdue University students played a prominent role in TechPoint’s 2026 Xtern Challenge, presenting enterprise-focused AI solutions March 6 at Cummins’ headquarters in Columbus, Indiana. Developed in partnership with Cummins, the work-based learning experience brought together 100 students from...

INDIANAPOLIS — The halls were buzzing at the first Minors and More event in Indianapolis as Purdue students explored academic pathways beyond their majors. The fair, held in the atrium of the Engineering and Technology Building (ET) on Feb. 10,...

INDIANAPOLIS — The annual Engineering, Science and Tech Connect Career Fair offered Purdue students in Indianapolis access to work and experiential opportunities across Indiana’s expanding tech and innovation sectors. Nearly 500 students gathered to speak with representatives from 46 employers...

INDIANAPOLIS — Purdue’s Office of Student and Community Engagement in Indianapolis, in partnership with the Purdue Polytechnic Institute, the College of Science and the College of Engineering, will soon open student applications for the Indianapolis Explorers Club, launching fall 2026....

INDIANAPOLIS — Purdue students in Indianapolis turned table manners into career readiness on Thursday (Jan. 29) at the Skyline Club, where longtime etiquette educator Anthony Cawdron led a presentation and dinner designed to foster confidence and enhance a professional demeanor....

The growing state of Purdue’s expansion in Indianapolis in its second year — and impactful plans well beyond — were the subject of the Purdue faculty and staff summit Jan. 23. Held at the NCAA Hall of Champions Conference Center...