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Purdue, IU partner with Ascend Indiana to grow state’s economy and increase ‘brain gain’

Indiana’s top two public research universities are joining forces to keep more graduates in the state and fill the Hoosier talent pipeline with highly skilled workers.

Media contact: Matthew Oates, oatesw@purdue.edu

Purdue Global launches Bachelor of Science in health education and promotion

Acknowledging an anticipated growth in health education and community health occupations, Purdue Global has launched a Bachelor of Science degree in health education and promotion.

Media contact: Tom Schott, tschott@purdue.edu

Transformative leader, president at Morgan State University, to keynote MLK Jr. Day

David K. Wilson, whose transformative leadership as president of Morgan State University, has guided the historically Black university in Baltimore to new heights as a top-level research institution, will keynote Purdue’s Martin Luther King Jr. commemorative celebration Jan. 18.

Media contact: Matthew Oates, oatesw@purdue.edu

Plant scientists find recipe for anti-cancer compound in herbs

Natalia Dudareva, a Distinguished Professor of Biochemistry in Purdue’s College of Agriculture, led a team of researchers that mapped the biosynthetic pathway of an anti-cancer compound found in oregano and thyme, opening the door to potential pharmaceutical use.

Media contact: Maureen Manier, mmanier@purdue.edu

Purdue Memorial Union ground floor reopens as new Atlas Family Marketplace

The ground floor of the Purdue Memorial Union, now known as the Atlas Family Marketplace, reopened for the start of the spring semester, following a $47 million renovation to overhaul 67,000 square feet and provide 12 retail dining venues.

Media contact: Tim Doty, doty2@purdue.edu

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