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Purdue Celebrates First Year in Indianapolis

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Three students stand in front of Berlin Wall fragments

June 19, 2026

Purdue Polytechnic students in Indianapolis build World Cup pinball machine in international collaboration

Student stands over a workspace building a class-related mechanical prototype

June 10, 2026

New Manufacturing Studio supercharges engineering in Indianapolis

A young man smiling next to a Purdue sign at a campus entrance.

June 3, 2026

Indianapolis profile: Omkar Mamidpalliwar

JUNE 1, 2026

Purdue ECE launches Gaming and Interactive Systems Engineering concentration in Indianapolis with Xbox Game Camp

Two students at a desk in a lab, working on a project together

May 15, 2026

Purdue IEEE club sparks interest in Indianapolis

Five Purdue students wearing hard hats and safety vests stand inside the Academic Success Building under construction with the Indianapolis skyline visible through an open wall

May 13, 2026

‘Our own building’ Students tour Academic Success Building construction site

Purdue P sculpture

May 12, 2026

Purdue University Teaching Academy announces 11 inductees for 2026

A group of students stand around a large rocket on a grass field

May 12, 2026

Purdue Space Program launches in Indianapolis

A Purdue student stands in front of a Purdue University backdrop holding a sign that reads #HIRED

May 8, 2026

Signing Day Celebration highlights student momentum in Indianapolis

Bill and Sharon McFadden

April 29, 2026

Alum, wife commit $7M to College of Engineering in support of scholarships

A family talks at the Indianapolis Family Social event during Purdue’s Spring Family Weekend

April 29, 2026

Boilermaker families celebrated in West Lafayette, Indianapolis

Three students sitting in a grassy area with the Indianapolis skyline in the background

April 29, 2026

Purdue receives $20M commitment from Ricks Family Foundation to establish Daniels School institute

Group photo of Purdue University Golden Hammer Award recipients standing on stage at Union Station in Indianapolis, holding awards during the April 23 ceremony

April 28, 2026

Golden Hammer Awards recognize student impact in Indianapolis

Two students stand outside of a building

April 27, 2026

Indianapolis Student Center announces summer hours

Brian Leung reads from his book while standing in front of a large group

April 24, 2026

Brian Leung Engages Students Through Story, Reflection and Optimism

Purdue Pete with Jaden Ko

April 20, 2026

Indianapolis profile: Jaden Ko, sophomore student studying mechanical engineering

Teaching award recipient holds a certificate beside a Purdue science administrator at an awards reception in Indianapolis.

April 13, 2026

Jonathan Rienstra-Kiracofe receives Purdue’s highest undergraduate teaching honor

male student in an office setting sitting at a desk with an open laptop

April 10, 2026

Pioneering IBE in Indianapolis: First-Year Purdue Experience

Purdue in Indianapolis signage

April 10, 2026

Trustees approve purchase of additional property to enhance Purdue students’ urban experience in downtown Indianapolis

people gathered in a large open area

March 31, 2026

Purdue Polytechnic to host Research and Industry Day in Indianapolis

Purdue University students and partners pose with oversized checks at Cummins headquarters during TechPoint’s 2026 Xtern Challenge

March 31, 2026

Purdue students shine at 2026 Xtern Challenge, present AI solutions at Cummins

March 27, 2026

Purdue Sport Management graduate program recruits 30-year pro to lead student experiential learning

A student, Purdue aluma, and academic advisor standing behind two students in chairs.

March 12, 2026

Executive in Residence program students in Indianapolis prepare for unique spring break trip

A student speaks with staff at the Office of Summer and Winter Sessions booth.

March 11, 2026

Exploring possibilities: Students broaden academic pathways at the first Minors and More fair in Indianapolis

Two people shaking hands at a company booth during a busy career fair.

March 2, 2026

Growing student demand, rising employer engagement drive strong career fair results

Students study together on the lawn outside the ET Building in Indianapolis.

Feb. 27, 2026

Indianapolis Explorers Club will cultivate research path and community for undergrads

A graduate student starts to remove the face mask from a Purdue football helmet.

Feb. 20, 2026

Purdue master’s program in athletic training expands to Indianapolis location

Purdue in Indianapolis signage

Feb. 18, 2026

New personal safety resources launching for faculty, staff and students in Indianapolis

Feb. 16, 2026

White Family Foundation commits $25M to support ‘Victories & Heroes’ campaign

Image of lab machinery that utilizes protected gloves to interact with items inside of plexiglass box. image has text overlay

Feb. 11, 2026

Purdue’s new online master’s in radiopharmaceutical manufacturing gives students hands-on experience in growing field

Round dinner table set with salads, water glasses, bread plates, and a Table 15 sign, with a night city view through large windows.

Feb. 6, 2026

Purdue etiquette expert boosts confidence at the table for career-ready students in Indianapolis

Three students sitting at a table with laptops, behind them is a window with a view of the Indianapolis city skyline

Feb. 2, 2026

Purdue’s online Master of Business and Technology program adds Indianapolis option for in-person networking, collaborating

A university leader speaks at an event, applauding faculty and staff contributions and discussing expanded research and industry opportunities for Purdue students in Indianapolis.

Jan. 29, 2026

Faculty and staff summit highlights Purdue successes and growth in Indianapolis

A large group of people gathered in a bright room with floor‑to‑ceiling windows, talking and standing in small groups.

Jan. 20, 2026

Indianapolis Career Council drives career readiness for Purdue students

Jan. 15, 2026

Purdue, partners to launch AI medicine center in Indianapolis

Three students wearing backpacks walk side by side down a Purdue branded hallway

Jan. 15, 2026

Purdue Polytechnic launches Multidisciplinary Technology in Indianapolis, creating seamless path for Ivy Tech students

Purdue’s Student Center Library in Indianapolis Building

Dec. 16, 2025

Purdue Libraries ready for launch in Indianapolis

Koester’s Indianapolis experience highlights student success and city access

Dec. 8, 2025

Koester’s Indianapolis experience highlights student success and city access

Abha Gupta and Om Janamanchi, co-presidents of the Computer Science Club in Indianapolis, recruit new members at Boiler Park

Nov. 24, 2025

Trailblazer Fund fuels student organization innovation in Indianapolis

Motorsports Engineering Club in Indianapolis wins second annual Halloween Hundred

Nov. 10, 2025

Motorsports Engineering Club in Indianapolis wins second annual Halloween Hundred

Purdue University Indianapolis Image

Nov. 7, 2025

Two dedicated spaces support Purdue student organizations in Indianapolis

canal walk

Oct. 10, 2025

Purdue to acquire Canal Square Apartments in downtown Indianapolis

Oct. 10, 2025

Trustees approve strategic Indianapolis property purchases

Oct. 16, 2025

Purdue students and companies connect at burgeoning career fair

Oct. 9, 2025

Purdue to launch musculoskeletal center in Indianapolis

Oct. 2, 2025

Purdue celebrates grand opening of Elanco Animal Health’s headquarters, next step toward One Health Innovation District

Purdue faculty in Indianapolis recognized for teaching excellence

Oct. 1, 2025

Purdue faculty in Indianapolis Recognized for Teaching Excellence

Boiler Park: Reimagined outdoor space promotes community and creativity in Indianapolis

Sept. 25, 2025

Boiler Park: Reimagined outdoor space promotes community and creativity in Indianapolis

Ceridwyn King

Sept. 4, 2025

King’s vision for HHS in Indianapolis: Industry connections, strategic growth and student success

three students walking in downtown near canal

Aug. 22, 2025

Purdue launching academic programs in Indianapolis to fill workforce needs 

student center building

Aug. 8, 2025

Trustees approve Indianapolis real estate purchase to serve as Student Center

Purdue and The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis are both essential to the Dodson family’s story

July 28, 2025

Purdue and The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis are both essential to the Dodson family’s story

Kara Weatherman

July 8, 2025

Purdue launches cutting-edge graduate degree in radiopharmaceutical manufacturing in Indianapolis through industry partnership

Michael B. Cline

June 12, 2025

Michael B. Cline to take on the additional role as chief operating officer for Indianapolis starting 2026

rendering of indianapolis campus

June 6, 2025

Closing out a successful inaugural year, trustees endorse conceptual physical master plan for Purdue’s long-term growth in Indianapolis

indy skyline

June 4, 2025

Program growth and industry partnerships highlight Purdue’s first year in Indianapolis

3 males at ribbon cutting

May 28, 2025

Purdue Motorsports and Dallara celebrate transformational partnership

dallara building

May 23, 2025

Purdue Motorsports and Dallara to formalize partnership

indy car on racetrack

May 22, 2025

Purdue teams with Ed Carpenter Racing for the Indianapolis 500

male sitting on race car posing

May 15, 2025

From Purdue to the Indy 500: How Alex Turner Landed His Dream Job at Dallara

male and femaile with headsets

May 12, 2025

Boilermakers on every American-based team at the Indianapolis 500

Female behind auto parts

April 22, 2025

Purdue’s mechanical engineering program in Indianapolis making swift strides

People on stage with gold shovels breaking ground

April 3, 2025

Purdue University breaks ground on Academic Success Building in Indianapolis

March 31, 2025

Purdue computer science PhD student in Indianapolis thrives using AI to model human cognition and learning

Four students walking downtown

March 27, 2025

Purdue launches sport management graduate degree program

female and male students in physics lab

Feb. 11, 2025

Purdue’s new cutting-edge physics labs ignite innovation in Indianapolis

Construction workers with hard hats in warehouse

Jan. 30, 2025

Purdue to launch new model of construction management technology program in Indianapolis

academic success building rendering

Jan. 15, 2025

First look: Purdue’s new Academic Success Building in Indianapolis

Riders are encouraged to download the R2U Connect app to reserve a seat on the free shuttles between West Lafayette and Indianapolis. The app is available through Google Play or the App Store.

Jan. 14, 2025

Campus Connect commuter shuttle times adjusted for daytime Indianapolis-bound routes

Jan. 13, 2025

Purdue University unveils new programs in Indianapolis for fall 2025

residence hall rendering

Dec. 13, 2024

Trustees approve residence hall construction project for PNW, expanded housing lease for Purdue University in Indianapolis

Jennifer Pyrz

Oct. 31, 2024

IndyGo president and CEO Jennifer Pyrz on the value and future of public transportation

Purdue University’s Ray Ewry Sports Engineering Center is teaming up with Indianapolis-based Sports Tech HQ to drive innovation in the center’s new home in the capital city.

Oct. 29, 2024

Purdue University’s Ray Ewry Sports Engineering Center to partner with Sports Tech HQ in Indianapolis

Oct. 10, 2024

Purdue renews key collaboration with Ascend Indiana

A professor points at a test tube in his hand while a student holding a clipboard looks on.

Aug. 26, 2024

Babak Anasori accelerates innovation, hands-on learning for students in nanomaterials

Riders are encouraged to download the R2U Connect app to reserve a seat on the free shuttles between West Lafayette and Indianapolis. The app is available through Google Play or the App Store.

Aug. 9, 2024

App available to reserve shuttles between West Lafayette and Indianapolis; services to begin Aug. 12

Tesla Semi Truck: Electric truck.

July 30, 2024

Get on board: new NSF center for trucking innovations to be based at Purdue University in Indianapolis

Monument circle downtown Indianapolis.

July 1, 2024

Purdue University in Indianapolis opens today

Smart Manufacturing Academy

June 18, 2024

Purdue and Accenture develop online smart manufacturing program for employee upskilling

Purdue University in Indianapolis

June 10, 2024

Purdue trustees approve Academic Success Building construction on Purdue University in Indianapolis campus

Noah Pumphrey

MAY 30, 2024

Noah Pumphrey is building his career on a foundation of hands-on learning and practical experiences

Rendering of OneHealth district.

May 23, 2024

Purdue and Elanco Animal Health announce One Health Innovation District in Indianapolis

The Dallara IndyCar Factory.

May 23, 2024

Purdue motorsports program in Indianapolis partners with Dallara

USA Swimming Live 2024 Presented by Purdue University

May 8, 2024

Purdue, Indiana Sports Corp and USA Swimming to present USA Swimming LIVE during U.S. Olympic Team Trials – Swimming in Indianapolis

Sarah Papabathini

May 8, 2024

Community involvement inspires student at Purdue University in Indianapolis

Lizzie Todd

May 6, 2024

With strong support from many mentors, motorsports engineering graduate Lizzie Todd is living out her dream as a racing engineer

Purdue graduate student Natalie Seidl tests a subject’s hearing in a sound-attenuating booth.

May 2, 2024

Purdue to open Accessible Precision Audiology Research Center in Indianapolis

Brandon Sorge

May 2, 2024

Sorge takes new assistant vice provost role, continues work in faculty affairs in Indianapolis

Purdue’s Manufacturing and Materials Research Laboratories will establish a presence at 16 Tech Innovation District in Indianapolis, inside the Machyne makerspace — central Indiana’s leading makerspace for prototyping.

April 22, 2024

Purdue’s Manufacturing and Materials Research Laboratories announces new Indianapolis presence

Joey Wallace

April 12, 2024

Joseph Wallace appointed associate vice president for research development

Carys George

April 19, 2024

Innovative major draws student to Purdue University in Indianapolis

Reed England, a Purdue motorsports engineering student in Indianapolis, working on a project in the Stutz Building motorsports engineering lab.

March 26, 2024

Motorsports engineering student driven by passion for racing

John Waggle

March 22, 2024

Purdue student in Indianapolis pushes himself beyond what he thought possible

Nikhil Anand Dhoka’s schedule blends computer science and mathematics — this semester, he goes from introduction to statistics to principles of software design. (Purdue University photo/Kelsey Lefever)

March 6, 2024

Setting up for success at the intersection of technology and finance

Ishita Sameer Bhedi

Feb. 14, 2024

Capitalizing on opportunities throughout college

Jan. 23, 2024

ReElement Technologies uses Purdue tech in rare earth elements production critical to semiconductor manufacturing, other new-age technologies

Dec. 19, 2023

Racing executives cite critical workforce need during visit to Purdue University in Indianapolis

Nov. 10, 2023

She’s on it: Josefine Eskildsen is rapidly rising up the racing ranks

David Umulis, senior vice provost for Purdue University in Indianapolis, addresses Indianapolis and West Lafayette faculty during an inaugural workshop for Purdue University collaborations in sustainability.

Oct. 12, 2023

Sustainability and energy topics bring together Purdue scientists and engineers from West Lafayette and Indianapolis

Joey Wallace

Sept. 13, 2023

Cracking the science of collagen in bones

Rally 2023

Aug. 28, 2023

Purdue University to have a large presence at Rally in Indianapolis

Purdue Unversity in Indianapolis will the the primary sponsor on Ryan Preece’s car as NASCAR visits Indianapolis.

Aug. 9, 2023

Purdue University in Indianapolis joins Stewart-Haas Racing for Verizon 200 at the Brickyard NASCAR Cup Series race

Indy icons and racing legends Helio Castroneves and Tony Kanaan will drive the Purdue University in Indianapolis car during the 2023 SRX season.

July 6, 2023

Purdue University partners with SRX Series to showcase new urban campus in Indianapolis

Purdue University in Indianapolis

June 14, 2023

Purdue University in Indianapolis: Launching Purdue’s first comprehensive urban campus and forming America’s Hard Tech Corridor

JUNE 2, 2026

Purdue motorsports engineering program seeing growth through Dallara partnership

Inside Indiana Business (subscription required)

June 1, 2026

Purdue launches gaming engineering concentration with Xbox camp

WISH-TV

May 27, 2026

How Purdue students are making sure Indiana Avenue’s history lives on

Mirror Indy

May 15, 2026

Purdue Motorsports making next generation of Indianapolis 500 engineers

WISH-TV

May 14, 2026

Full Throttle May: Inside Look at Purdue Motorsports Lab

Fox 59

May 1, 2026

‘Smart’ device growth has been slower than once expected

Indianapolis Business Journal (subscription required)

May 27, 2026

How Purdue students are making sure Indiana Avenue’s history lives on

Mirror Indy

May 2, 2026

From the Speedway to space: How IndyCar drivers, astronauts handle similar g-forces

Fox 59

April 16, 2026

Purdue expands downtown footprint as plans for 501 Indiana Ave take shape

Indianapolis Recorder

April 13, 2026

Purdue continues Indy expansion

Axios Indianapolis

April 10, 2026

Purdue University approves $4M purchase of Indiana Avenue property

Mirror Indy

April 9, 2026

Purdue unveils mobile audiology van

Inside Indiana Business (subscription required)

April 8, 2026

Former Indiana Sports Corp Exec joins Purdue in Indianapolis

Inside Indiana Business (subscription required)

March 24, 2026

Former Ind. Governor Mitch Daniels sounds both optimistic and cautious about Indiana, national economy

Fox 59

Feb. 26, 2026

Purdue in Indy leans into sports, hospitality with new degrees

Mirror Indy

Feb. 24, 2026

Purdue University expands athletic training program to Indianapolis

WISH-TV

Feb. 17, 2026

Purdue University’s Victories & Heroes campaign receives $25 million boost

WISH-TV

Feb. 17, 2026

White Family Foundation’s $25M gift to support Purdue hospitality program expansion

Indianapolis Business Journal (subscription required)

Feb. 17, 2026

White Family Foundation’s $25M gift to support Purdue hospitality program expansion

Inside Indiana Business (subscription required)

Feb. 1, 2026

Keeping pace: Indiana colleges offer cadre of new programs

Biz Voice Magazine

JAN. 30, 2026

IU, Purdue campus investments will reshape downtown

Indianapolis Business Journal (subscription required)

Jan. 29, 2026

Bill aims to ease affordable housing crisis. Could it have unintended consequences?

Indy Star (subscription required)

Jan. 28, 2026

Purdue launching center for AI and robotics in medicine in Indianapolis

Indiana Business Journal (subscription required)

JAN. 20, 2026

Purdue’s Academic Success building transforms downtown Indy’s skyline

WRTV

Dec. 16, 2025

Life Sciences Summit focuses on emerging One Health District

Inside Indiana Business (subscription required)

Dec. 16, 2025

Purdue makes artificial intelligence graduation requirement for undergrads

WISH-TV

DEC. 15, 2025

Purdue unveils AI strategy, adds graduation requirement for students

WISH-TV

Dec. 5, 2025

City taps new firm for Indiana Avenue strategy

Indianapolis Business Journal (subscription required)

Nov. 15, 2025

Purdue to add AI competency as graduation requirement

Indiana Business Journal (subscription required)

oct. 31, 2025

Artificial intelligence impacting the workforce; universities adapting to change

Fox 59

Oct. 29, 2025

FOX59 at Purdue: Purdue Center for Musculoskeletal Engineering

Fox 59

Oct. 10, 2025

Purdue to buy Canal Square Apartments for Indianapolis campus expansion

Indy Star (subscription required)

Oct. 10, 2025

Purdue University to acquire Canal Square Apartments in downtown Indy

WTHR

Oct. 10, 2025

Purdue will purchase 2 apartment buildings near Indy campus

Mirror Indy

Oct. 1, 2025

Elanco Animal Health opens global HQ in downtown Indianapolis

WISH-TV

Sept. 30, 2025

Purdue celebrates its US News & World Report rankings

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Sept. 25, 2025

Purdue University in Indianapolis students praise new student center downtown

Fox 59

Sept. 20, 2025

Fall allergies share symptoms with flu and COVID, expert says

WRTV

Aug. 28, 2025

Purdue to launch brand new programs aimed at keeping students in the Hoosier state

Fox 59

Aug. 25, 2025

Elanco buys GM Stamping Plant site in Indianapolis

WTHR

Aug. 22, 2025

Purdue Indianapolis launching new academic programs to fill workforce needs

WISH-TV

Aug. 22, 2025

Purdue adds slew of ‘job-ready’ academic programs at Indianapolis campus

Inside Indiana Business (subscription required)

Aug. 19, 2025

Purdue University’s Boiler Gold Rush helps new students in Indianapolis

WISH-TV

Aug. 8, 2025

Purdue converting $4.5M downtown property into student center

Indiana Business Journal (subscription required)

July 31, 2025

Purdue Polytechnic adds new technology bachelor’s degree in Indy 

Mirror Indy

July 16, 2025

Incoming head of Purdue in Indianapolis says campus is ready to grow

Mirror Indy