From exploration of air and space to national landmarks like the Hoover Dam and Golden Gate Bridge, the Purdue name is written across the pages of American history. In accordance with America250, Purdue will celebrate the nation’s semiquincentennial throughout 2026 and spotlight innovative pursuits by Boilermakers past and present.
Bestselling writer, documentarian and television producer Timothy Ferris will kick off the spring semester’s Presidential Lecture Series on Feb. 26 with a conversation with Purdue President Mung Chiang addressing the pivotal role of science in advancing democracy and economic development. The lecture also commences the yearlong Purdue America250 celebration.
Miad Faezipour, associate professor of electrical and computer engineering technology, examines the integration of artificial intelligence in health care in the book she co-edited, “Application of Generative AI in Healthcare Systems.” The text details how these tools enhance medical imaging, streamline administrative tasks and support clinical decision-making to improve patient care.
Registration remains open for faculty to attend the Westwood Lecture Series on Tuesday (Feb. 10). Sooyeon Jeong, assistant professor of computer science in the College of Science, will present “Designing Social Robots for Human Flourishing” from 4:30-5:30 p.m. at Westwood, the Purdue president’s residence.
Purdue and Tippecanoe County officials will participate in a town hall from 11:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Wednesday (Feb. 11) in Stewart Center, Room G52, pointing students, faculty and staff to voting resources for the upcoming primary and general elections.
At the recommendation of President Mung Chiang, the Purdue University Board of Trustees approved the addition of a three-day winter recess from Dec. 28-30, 2026, for faculty and staff at the main (West Lafayette and Indianapolis), Fort Wayne and Northwest campuses. The three days are in addition to approved university holidays on Dec. 24-25 and Jan. 1, 2027, as well as the president’s designated holiday on Dec. 31.
