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Purdue and Cummins Inc. pilot a game-changing digital workforce development program

Purdue and Cummins Inc. are partnering on a pilot workforce development program, Indiana Digital Crossroads, as an initiative to address regional workforce challenges in technology-based fields.

Media Contact: Brian Huchel, bhuchel@purdue.edu

New report explores the state of digital access and rural internet in Indiana

During the pandemic, internet has become more important than ever, yet a new report by Roberto Gallardo, director of the Purdue Center for Regional Development, calls attention to the point that hundreds of thousands – perhaps even millions – of people in Indiana lack access to reliable internet at speeds of at least 25 megabits per second.

Media Contact: Brittany Steff, bsteff@purdue.edu

Purdue Technology Showcase to highlight innovations from around Indiana

Novel innovations from inventors around the state of Indiana will be on display at the 2021 Purdue Technology Showcase, being held virtually Feb. 10-11.

Media Contact: Chris Adam, cladam@prf.org

Boxing, race and politics to take screen in upcoming TV series about Malcolm X and Muhammad Ali

Randy Roberts, distinguished professor of history at Purdue, published the book “Blood Brothers: The Fatal Friendship Between Muhammad Ali and Malcolm X” in 2016, and now it is being adapted for television.

Media Contact: Amy Patterson Neubert, apatterson@purdue.edu

Faculty ambassador program aims to support agriculture innovators

A new campuswide faculty innovation and entrepreneurship program will help connect Purdue innovators with novel paths for entrepreneurship and commercialization.

Media Contact: Maureen Manier, mmanier@purdue.edu

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