Leaders from Purdue, Elanco, the city of Indianapolis and the state of Indiana gathered on Tuesday (Oct. 6) to formally break ground on the One Health Research Institute near downtown. As part of the ongoing construction of the One Health Innovation District, the research institute will serve as a hub for research, partnership and innovation, anchored by Purdue and Elanco.
Purdue alumni have been present throughout the development and execution of the Artemis program. As NASA prepares to send astronauts back to the moon and establish a sustained presence there, meet some of the Boilermakers whose leadership and technical expertise helped make this historic moment possible.
This monthly feature celebrates Purdue staff members in West Lafayette and Indianapolis who have dedicated 10 or more years of service to the university. These individuals are the backbone of Purdue’s reputation as a top-tier, globally recognized institution. Their unwavering commitment and expertise drive the excellence that defines Purdue.
Purdue University Libraries and School of Information Studies on Dec. 2 will host A Celebration of Books Fall 2026, recognizing Purdue authors who have recently published books and highlighting the importance of books as a form of academic contribution and public engagement. This fall’s event expands to include authors from Purdue Northwest and Purdue Fort Wayne. The celebration will feature remarks from campus leaders, author spotlights, light refreshments, and opportunities to connect with Purdue’s scholarly and creative community.
More than 3,500 graduates and an estimated additional 11,000 family, friends, faculty and staff took part in three in-person Purdue Global commencement ceremonies Oct. 3-4 at Mackey Arena, along with two virtual ceremonies. Related: Purdue Global commencement photo gallery
Like many of his teammates on Purdue’s undefeated 1943 football team, All-American fullback Tony Butkovich came to West Lafayette to train to become a military officer. Butkovich is a central figure in the upcoming Netflix film “The Mosquito Bowl,” which shares the brutal realities of war through the perspective of four Marines who fought in the bloody Battle of Okinawa.
