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Purdue Today
January 15, 2026
| SCHOLARLY EXCELLENCE
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In Print: ‘Somebody Should Do Something’
In “Somebody Should Do Something: How Anyone Can Help Create Social Change,” philosophy professor Daniel Kelly and his co-authors show how individual choices meaningfully connect to larger societal structures like laws, the economy, cultural norms and historical patterns. The book offers a fresh framework for understanding how social change occurs and argues that everyday decisions are among the most powerful drivers of collective transformation.
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| AWARDS & RECOGNITION
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January staff recognition for dedicated years of service
Purdue Today is launching a new monthly feature celebrating Purdue staff members in West Lafayette and Indianapolis who have dedicated 10 or more years of service to the university. These individuals are the backbone of Purdue’s reputation as a top-tier, globally recognized institution. Their unwavering commitment and expertise drive the excellence that defines Purdue.
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| EVENTS
Purdue Convocations brings ‘Kinky Boots’ to Elliott Hall
Everybody say “Yeah!” as the Tony Award-winning musical “Kinky Boots” brings high-energy fun to Elliott Hall of Music at 7:30 p.m. Jan. 22. Featuring a Grammy-winning score by Cyndi Lauper, the show follows two unlikely partners who discover they have more in common than they imagined.
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| THINGS TO KNOW
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Strengths in co-op and internship opportunities position Purdue among nation’s best
Purdue undergraduates like Anika Bhoopalam and Adam Jaynes are benefiting from the strength and connections offered through the university’s internship and co-op programs, currently ranked No. 3 among the nation’s public universities by U.S. News & World Report. This also marks Purdue’s best showing since U.S. News began tracking this category in 2020.   
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New Purdue Global YouTube series: ‘Ask Advisor Andy’
Considering earning your degree online? You’re not alone — and Advisor Andy is here to help. Purdue Global’s new YouTube series, “Ask Advisor Andy,” is designed for adult learners who want real, practical answers to the questions that matter most: Is it worth it? How will a degree or certificate impact my future? Can I realistically balance school with work and life?
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FACULTY AND STAFF
  • AI Bytes hands-on workshops continue for spring 2026
  • Nominations sought for 2026 outstanding senior students
  • Request key or fob access for Purdue buildings in Indianapolis with new form
  • Center for Healthy Living focuses on optimizing health in January webinar
  • This week’s ‘Thumbs Up’ recipients
PURDUE IN THE NEWS
  • CBS News: EPA to test soil at 100 properties in Eaton Fire burn scar
  • Phys.org: Portable device enables rapid pathogen detection in diverse field environments
  • Daily Journal: Pharm fresh: Purdue opens charitable pharmacy for residents without insurance
  • Inside INdiana Business: Purdue engineer developing smart pacifier
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