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March 5, 2026
| SCHOLARLY EXCELLENCE
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Purdue pilots B2D7 – Bachelor’s to Doctorate in 7 Years – to enhance U.S. research talent pipeline
Purdue’s B2D7: Bachelor’s to Doctorate in 7 Years pilot program is the latest addition to U.S. technology talent development, providing a definite timeline option for students working to earn their doctorate.
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In Print: ‘Psychopathology and Mental Health’
The latest edition of “Psychopathology and Mental Health” bridges the gap between scientific research and the personal impact of the discipline through biological, psychological and social perspectives. Co-author Susan South, professor of clinical psychology and associate dean for faculty affairs in the College of Health and Human Sciences, incorporates hundreds of new research findings to provide a sensitive and accurate exploration of modern diagnosis and treatment.
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  • Researchers in various studies looking for participants
  • Reminder: Visit Federal Funding Updates website for latest information
| AWARDS & RECOGNITION
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Kong selected as associate vice provost and dean for Purdue Libraries
Professor Nicole Kong, an expert in geographic information systems and longtime Purdue Libraries faculty member, has been named associate vice provost and dean of Purdue Libraries and School of Information Studies (SIS).
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  • Appointments, honors and activities
| EVENTS
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Watch: AMD CEO and global tech leader Lisa Su headlines Presidential Lecture on what will power AI era
Influential global technology leader Lisa Su, the visionary CEO of semiconductor company AMD, joined Purdue President Mung Chiang on March 2 for a Presidential Lecture Series event titled “Strategic Circuits: How University and Industry Partnerships Will Power the AI Era.”
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  • Purdue University Events Calendar
| THINGS TO KNOW
Bracketology 101: How to build a winning tournament bracket
Tournament season is here, and Jerry Palm, national bracketology savant and Purdue alumnus, is at the forefront of the industry. On the newest episode of “This Is Purdue,” he shares his tried-and-true methods for building an impressive bracket as well as his team selections and seeding projections for 2026.
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Severe weather procedures available for West Lafayette and Indianapolis locations
Purdue’s West Lafayette and Indianapolis locations are in a region of the United States that is susceptible to dangerous weather events, including severe thunderstorms and tornadoes. Jay Wasson, vice president for Physical Facilities and Chief Public Safety Officer, describes procedures for severe weather in a memo.
FACULTY AND STAFF
  • Virtual spring Road to Retirement conference continues today, ends Friday
  • Center for Healthy Living’s Cologuard campaign makes colon cancer screening easy and accessible
  • This week’s ‘Thumbs Up’ recipients
GENERAL
  • Daylight saving time to begin Sunday
CAMPUS
  • Campus Connect shuttle schedules announced for summer, fall
SPORTS
  • No. 21 Purdue wrestling takes on 2026 Big Ten championships
PURDUE IN THE NEWS
  • Indianapolis Business Journal (subscription required): Purdue launches engineering entrepreneurship hub with $10M donation from Nvidia exec
  • The Quantum Insider: Purdue names Michael Manfra chief quantum officer
  • Indiana Public Media: Purdue Polytechnic Institute’s assistant dean speaks on the use of AI in theme parks and museums
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