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March 9, 2026
| SCHOLARLY EXCELLENCE
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In Print: ‘Steel Design’
The latest edition of “Steel Design” offers an industry-leading exploration of structural steel, focusing specifically on the design of individual members and their connections. Co-author Sayed Soleimani, a professor of engineering practice in the Lyles School of Civil and Construction Engineering, combines practical procedures with a strong theoretical foundation to help students and practicing engineers apply fundamental design principles to real-world structures.
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Video — Filing taxes: New rules, bigger returns and AI
J.T. Eagan, clinical assistant professor of accounting in Purdue’s Mitch Daniels School of Business, explains 2026 tax changes, different ways to file and the importance of filing early.
  • Reminder: Visit Federal Funding Updates website for latest information
| EVENTS
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Purdue Women’s Conference 2026 offering discounts to Purdue employees, students
All employees of Purdue University, Purdue Research Foundation, Purdue for Life Foundation and Purdue Global — as well as all Purdue students — can now save $50 when they register for the Purdue Women’s Conference 2026, which will be held June 24-25 at the Omni Severin Hotel in Indianapolis.
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Reminder: Tuesday last day to register for Easter egg hunt at Westwood
The registration deadline to attend the fourth annual Easter egg hunt is Tuesday (March 10.) President Mung Chiang and First Lady Kei Hui will host faculty, staff and graduate student families with children ages 12 and under at Westwood on March 29. Two sessions will be held and will feature an egg hunt, special treats and photo opportunities.
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| THINGS TO KNOW
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See how Purdue is changing the game in research
Behind so many breakthroughs is a real Boilermaker story — a child hearing for the first time, a family farm thriving for generations, a student cancer survivor reminding us why we keep fighting. This is what happens when innovation is rooted in real-life impact. This March, join us as we celebrate the many reasons we push for answers.  
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FACULTY AND STAFF
  • AllOne Health introduces redesigned member portal, single login with app
  • March’s One Hour with HR to focus on career paths
  • Police department offering free, in-person active threat training in March
  • Delete proforma invoices in eShipGlobal to avoid charges
  • This week’s ‘Thumbs Up’ recipients
CAMPUS
  • MacArthur Drive to close for several months beginning today
TEACHING AND LEARNING
  • How Jason Bristow proved it’s never too late with Purdue’s online Master of Science in Construction Management
SPORTS
  • Boilermakers to open Big Ten Tournament play Thursday
  • Blaze wins Big Ten bronze; 4 Boilers to NCAA Championships
  • Purdue swimmer Mattice qualifies for NCAAs in the mile
  • Malaski, Vessat qualify for NCAA Indoor Track and Field Championships
PURDUE IN THE NEWS
  • Forbes: Purdue University introduces an accelerated BA-PhD program in engineering
  • NewsNation: Midwest economy getting major boost from chip plant investments
  • Indianapolis Business Journal (subscription required): Indiana life sciences giant Philip Low dies at 78
  • The Engineer: Purdue team develops safer method to detect underground pipes
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