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Purdue Today
March 25, 2026
| SCHOLARLY EXCELLENCE
March edition: Newly issued patents
Congratulations to Purdue researchers who recently received patents on their intellectual property from the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.
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  • Concrete sensor manufacturer Wavelogix receives $500K grant from National Science Foundation
  • Reminder: Visit Federal Funding Updates website for latest information
| EVENTS
Today: Adobe Chair and CEO Narayen to headline Presidential Lecture
Adobe Chair and CEO Shantanu Narayen, who has transformed one of the world’s largest and most diversified companies into an industry innovator and pioneer, will join President Mung Chiang for a conversation on AI as part of the university’s Presidential Lecture Series. The lecture, titled “AI’s Next Wave: Delivering Intelligence Inside Software,” is at 4 p.m. today (March 25) in Stewart Center’s Fowler Hall. The event is free and open to the public, but a ticket is required.
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  • National Stuttering Association One-Day Conference set for April 11
  • Purdue economic education program to celebrate entrepreneurial efforts of Indiana students
  • Purdue University Events Calendar
| THINGS TO KNOW
‘Purdue Pursuits’: Strategic Training and Resources Program 
Taylor May joined the STAR Program in the spring of 2025, and nearly one year later, she’s still reaping the benefits. Offered to professional, operational support and skilled trades staff members, the program includes personalized training resources and networking opportunities that help position Purdue employees like May for future career growth and advancement.
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FACULTY AND STAFF
  • New IT standard for high-performance computing security
  • 6-week wellness program focuses on heart knowledge, hypertension; register by April 10
  • This week’s ‘Thumbs Up’ recipients
GENERAL
  • Callout underway for Purdue Staff Golf League
SPORTS
  • Women’s basketball’s Nya Smith named to CSC Academic All-District Team
  • Record 11 Boilers to represent Purdue at NCAA championships for men's swimming and diving
PURDUE IN THE NEWS
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  • Inside INdiana Business: Indiana airports breaking records, investing millions into facilities
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