When breast cancer metastasizes, or spreads, to other organs in the body, five-year survival rates dip to 32%, compared to more than 99% when the cancer is diagnosed before it has spread, according to the American Cancer Society. This grave statistic drives researchers like Purdue Department of Nutrition Science postdoctoral scholar Chaylen Andolino and professor Dorothy Teegarden to look for treatments to improve breast cancer outcomes.
With another supermoon lighting up the sky this week, catch up with Abigail Polin, professor of physics and astronomy, as she explains what’s happening and why it matters.
MercyMe — known for blending pop, rock, and worship music — returns to Purdue by popular demand. The “MercyMe Live 2025” tour will include nine-time Grammy nominee Natalie Grant and newcomer Sam Wesley. Catch their performance at 8 p.m. Sunday (Nov. 9) at Elliott Hall of Music. Tickets are available here.
Open enrollment for 2026 health benefits is underway. Employees are encouraged to review their benefit options and make changes or select new coverage before the Nov. 11 open enrollment deadline.
