The Purdue Board of Trustees has launched its search for the university's next president and is encouraging broad input to help shape the role’s leadership profile. In beginning its work, the board is asking for feedback on the qualities, experience and leadership characteristics desired in Purdue's next president, as well as names of individuals who should be considered. Input will be gathered through an anonymized survey.
On the 2027 Purdue 1 mission, researchers will test how to navigate without GPS, manufacture materials in space and control liquids in microgravity. Together, these experiments aim to build the systems needed for humans to live and work in space.
Purdue Brand Studio — the university’s full-service, in-house marketing agency — garnered top honors in three categories, including Team of the Year, at Ragan’s PR Daily 2026 Marketing, Content Marketing and Social Media Awards Luncheon held June 18 in New York City.
Purdue is featured in USA Today’s special coverage celebrating America’s 250th anniversary. For more than 150 years, Purdue has prepared leaders, expanded access to education and driven discoveries that influence daily life everywhere. Watch the new documentary to see more.
Through the Your Path Wellness Program, benefits-eligible employees can prioritize their health and wellness while earning incentives by completing and uploading eligible well-being activities in the Your Path Portal. All incentive payments are contingent upon completing and uploading documentation for your annual physical. Once that requirement has been met, eligible incentives earned through other activities can be processed for payment.
