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Purdue’s online engineering graduate programs gain overall in U.S. News rankings of Best Online Programs

Purdue University online engineering increased its overall standing and remained No. 1 in four categories, placing it among the nation’s elite in the newest U.S. News & World Report rankings of the Best Online Programs.

Media contact: Greg Kline, gkline@purdue.edu

Purdue research buzzing about construction lessons taken from bees, honeycombs

Purdue University engineers and entomologists are making some sweet discoveries about how honeybees build and structure their honeycombs, which could lead to new fabrication techniques taken from the buzzing builders.

Media contact: Brian Huchel, bhuchel@purdue.edu

Purdue expert: Man’s best friend leads the way to early cancer detection

Dr. Deborah Knapp, a distinguished professor in the Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences at Purdue University, explains how her team’s research on bladder cancer in Scottish terriers will help to better treat this disease in dogs and humans.

Media contact: Brittany Steff, bsteff@purdue.edu 

Gold and black brings in plenty of green

Purdue is racking up fundraising numbers that few organizations in Indiana can match. Last year, Purdue received at least $80 million in individual gifts of $1 million or more, making it the top institution in the state for landing major gifts.

Media contact: Steve Schlenk, smschlenk@purdueforlife.org

Nursing prof discusses rising RSV risk

Jennifer Coddington, a nurse practitioner and clinical assistant professor of nursing at Purdue University, explains what respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is and why there has been a surge in cases. Coddington says RSV is a common respiratory virus and one of the most common causes of bronchiolitis in children. RSV can lead to wheezing, coughing, congestion and low-grade fever. She says that while there is no treatment for RSV, taking standard precautions such as covering coughs and sneezes and washing hands can help prevent the spread of this illness.

Media contact: Trevor Peters, peter237@purdue.edu

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