Academic news
Purdue names Mark Lundstrom acting dean for College of Engineering
Purdue University Provost Jay Akridge has announced the appointment of Mark Lundstrom as acting dean of the College of Engineering. Lundstrom will serve in the position while Dean Mung Chiang serves a one-year appointment with the U.S. Department of State.
Purdue trustees approve new degree programs
The Purdue University Board of Trustees on Friday (Dec. 6) approved two new degree programs: a Master of Science in defense engineering and technology, and a Ph.D. in aviation technology and management.
Daniels to Purdue grads: The antonym of snowflake is Boilermaker
Purdue University President Mitch Daniels made these remarks during the May 2019 spring commencement ceremonies on the West Lafayette, Indiana, campus.
Graduates take center stage in Elliott Hall during Purdue commencement ceremonies
Purdue University on Friday (May 10) began its annual rite of spring: a series of six commencement ceremonies throughout the weekend. More than 4,600 undergraduates were expected to walk the West Lafayette campus’ Elliott Hall of Music stage by Sunday afternoon.
College of Science welcomes new department heads from Johns Hopkins and MIT
Senior scientists from Johns Hopkins and MIT will provide leadership for two key departments in Purdue’s College of Science beginning Friday (March 1).
College resurrects its doctorate in higher education program
Purdue University’s College of Education is working to bring one of its former doctoral programs back to the forefront.
