Purdue continues as the most recognized public university in the nation, while climbing to the position as No. 6 overall in the world in the 2025-26 Global University Visibility (GUV) rankings. Purdue was No. 4 among all U.S. universities, trailing behind only Harvard, MIT and Stanford, in the latest rankings by American Caldwell, a Washington, D.C.-based higher education market research firm.
Congratulations to Purdue University researchers across all campuses and academic disciplines. They have recently received nine patents on their intellectual property from the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.
Purdue is the official university partner of Sunnie, a multiplatform media brand geared toward Gen Z girls and young women. The new media, lifestyle and experiential brand was created by Hello Sunshine, which was founded by award-winning actress, author and entrepreneur Reese Witherspoon. The new platform — built by and made for Gen Z girls and women — strives to amplify female voices and empowers them to live up to their potential through storytelling across platforms, including experiential, digital content and editorial.
