Online master’s programs in engineering and education from Purdue once again achieved top rankings in U.S. News & World Report’s 2026 list of the best online graduate programs. Five online master’s degrees in engineering are ranked No. 1 this year, and Purdue’s full array of online engineering master’s degrees ranked No. 2 overall.
When people think about habitats on Earth, they likely picture forests, oceans or grasslands. Few think to look up. Yet the lower atmosphere, or troposphere, may be the largest habitat on the planet. A new study published in Ecology argues that this vast aerial expanse is an environment teeming with life.
Congratulations to Purdue University researchers across all locations and academic disciplines. They have recently received 12 patents on their intellectual property from the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.
At Purdue, the power of persistence is found everywhere. Our new video series, “Relentless,” spotlights real stories of resolve. Up first is senior Thendral Kamal, who found success in the aerospace industry after initial setbacks. Learn more about her path and stay tuned for future episodes with students, faculty, staff and alumni.
