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Purdue Today
November 6, 2025
| AWARDS & RECOGNITION
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Michael Manfra receives 2026 APS Oliver E. Buckley Condensed Matter Physics Prize
Michael Manfra, the Bill and Dee O’Brien Distinguished Professor of Physics and Astronomy, has been awarded the American Physical Society’s 2026 Oliver E. Buckley Condensed Matter Physics Prize, which recognizes outstanding theoretical or experimental contributions to condensed matter physics.
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Staff Excellence: Purdue for Life Foundation — Office of Special Events
Whether planning an intimate gathering of 10 or orchestrating a campuswide celebration for thousands, Purdue for Life Foundation’s Office of Special Events always strives to rise to the occasion, relying on their precision, adaptability and ingenuity to masterfully guide each event from concept to completion.
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  • Norberg honored with Purdue’s Distinguished Boilermaker Award
| SCHOLARLY EXCELLENCE
Purdue, BWXT forge strategic collaboration to advance nuclear innovation
Purdue and BWX Technologies Inc., a leading manufacturer and supplier of nuclear components and services for the commercial and government sectors, have signed a memorandum of understanding to forge a groundbreaking research relationship focused on next-generation nuclear manufacturing, including small modular reactors and microreactors.
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In Print: ‘Mathematics Teacher Educators’ Intimate Scholarship: Being, Knowing, and Ethics’
Signe Kastberg, professor and the Mary Endres Chair in Elementary Education, co-edited “Mathematics Teacher Educators' Intimate Scholarship: Being, Knowing, and Ethics.” The book discusses how mathematics teacher educators’ intimate scholarship is growing in interest and is diversifying research methodologies and products in the mathematics teacher education field.
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  • Researchers in various studies looking for participants
  • Reminder: Visit Federal Funding Updates website for latest information
| THINGS TO KNOW
Hear Purdue’s rallying cry in Mackey Arena and around the world
Everywhere you go, you can hear “Boiler Up!” The rallying cry comes from all those in pursuit of the next giant leap. It’s what connects Boilermakers — including Zach Edey, who makes a special cameo in this video.  
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FACULTY AND STAFF
  • Ariba Guided Buying coming in December; overview video now available
  • HUBzero returns to Purdue
  • Discovery Park District announces DUIRI projects for spring 2026; application deadline Nov. 10
  • This week’s ‘Thumbs Up’ recipients
EVENTS
  • Human Development and Family Science students prepare to share learning experiences at Say It BIG competition
  • Purdue University Events Calendar
SPORTS
  • Game 10 prep: Purdue football hosts nation’s No. 1 team for first time since 1989
  • Drew Brees earns NCAA Silver Anniversary Award
PURDUE IN THE NEWS
  • WTHR (NBC Indianapolis): Purdue University hosts Global Nuclear Energy Economic Summit
  • Fox News Channel: Power on the move: Is this the future of EV charging?
  • Chicago Tribune (subscription required): First American Nuclear plans to bring SMRs to Indiana
  • KTLA (Los Angeles): Target announces Thanksgiving dinner deal priced under $20
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