Fletcher Loyer scored 24 points, Trey Kaufman-Renn had 19 points and nine rebounds, and No. 2 seed Purdue beat Miami 79-69 on Sunday (March 22) in the second round of the NCAA Tournament, advancing to the Sweet 16 for the third straight time and seventh in the last nine years. Purdue (29-8) advances to face 11th-seeded Texas in the West Region semifinals at 7:10 p.m. Thursday (March 26) in San Jose, California.
Purdue’s standout All-American point guard Braden Smith officially etched his name atop one of college basketball’s most significant statistical categories during the Boilermakers’ opening win of the 2026 NCAA Tournament on Friday (March 20).
Dan DeLaurentis, executive vice president for research, has announced two faculty input forums to be held in early May as the Office of Research works to ensure the Purdue research ecosystem continues to thrive. The research growth plan outlines a phased process to help Purdue and its vital research enterprise adapt, innovate and thrive in an evolving national research funding model.
“Building Your Epic Life: Your Journey, Your Way, Your Masterpiece” empowers young people to embrace failure as an essential step toward success by providing a road map for developing a healthy body, mind and spirit. Author Luciano Castillo, the Kenninger Professor of Renewable Energy and Power Systems at Purdue, shares personal challenges and actionable exercises to help readers discover their purpose and the value of mentorship.
During the recent ASHRAE conference, Thanos Tzempelikos, professor of civil and construction engineering and faculty member in Ray W. Herrick Laboratories, was named an ASHRAE fellow. Tzempelikos was recognized for his research contributions to daylighting control, integration of thermal and lighting systems operation, and indoor environmental quality and comfort.
The Purdue Institute for Cancer Research will host the 18th annual 5K Challenge on April 18 at Purdue’s West Lafayette location. The evening event kicks off at 7:30 p.m., with the race starting at 8 p.m. at Ross-Ade Stadium. A postrace celebration is planned after the finish. Open to runners, walkers, survivors and supporters of all ages, the 5K Challenge brings the Boilermaker community together to advance cancer research at Purdue.
As Boilermakers return from spring break, Katie Sermersheim, dean of students and senior associate vice provost, and Chris Hanes, assistant vice provost for student well-being and senior director of counseling and psychological services, share a message of support for the final stretch of the semester. They remind students to stay focused, take care of themselves and lean on available resources. Just as important, they encourage checking in on one another and finishing strong together.
