2024 Boilermaker Year in Review

John Purdue statue in snow

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Purdue University broke new records in almost all dimensions of student admissions and success, research and innovation, finance and philanthropy, infrastructure and partnerships, rankings and visibility in fiscal year 2024 that concluded in June. Then the second half of 2024 saw the opening of the first urban expansion of Purdue’s main campus, growth of the Daniels School of Business, major wins in Purdue Computes research and industry partnerships, and the launch of the One Health initiative.

Take a look at a couple of memorable Boilermaker moments from each month in our 2024 Boilermaker Year in Review.

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About Purdue University

Purdue University is a public research institution demonstrating excellence at scale. Ranked among top 10 public universities and with two colleges in the top four in the United States, Purdue discovers and disseminates knowledge with a quality and at a scale second to none. More than 105,000 students study at Purdue across modalities and locations, including nearly 50,000 in person on the West Lafayette campus. Committed to affordability and accessibility, Purdue’s main campus has frozen tuition 13 years in a row. See how Purdue never stops in the persistent pursuit of the next giant leap — including its first comprehensive urban campus in Indianapolis, the Mitch Daniels School of Business, Purdue Computes and the One Health initiative — at https://www.purdue.edu/president/strategic-initiatives.

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Rough seas near South Pacific island Nikumaroro viewed from aboard a vessel supporting the expedition.

Earhart expedition update: Weather prevents shore work for third straight day; crew to extend trip

October 16, 2026

The Marin Mainiku sits offshore near Nikumaroro beneath storm clouds and in rough seas.

Earhart expedition update: Weather prevents shore work Thursday; ID update expected in next 48 hours

October 15, 2026

A diver surveys shallow lagoon waters while a small support boat operates nearby.

Earhart expedition update: Underwater survey of Taraia Object begins

October 14, 2026

Two expedition members stand along the shore of Nikumaroro’s lagoon overlooking turquoise water.

Earhart expedition update: Crew arrives onshore, sets up operations on Nikumaroro

October 13, 2026