Thirteen professors have been recognized by the National Science Foundation for exceptional achievements early in their research careers. Each has received a 2026 Faculty Early Career Development award, the NSF’s most prestigious award in support of early-career faculty who show great promise as future academic role models in research and education.
Sarah Robins, professor of philosophy in Purdue’s College of Liberal Arts, has been named a recipient of the 2026 Dr. Martin R. Lebowitz and Eve Lewellis Lebowitz Prize for Philosophical Achievement and Contribution.
Emerging AI and data technologies are changing the sports industry, but the NFL is adapting through cutting-edge career opportunities. On a new episode of “This Is Purdue,” Stephanie Pemberton, senior vice president of marketing for the Colts and a Purdue liberal arts alumna, walks through five NFL careers of the future — like head of AI and data privacy analyst.
Coming Monday: ‘5 Questions With the Provost’ video series
Provost Patrick Wolfe is launching a new Purdue Today video series, “5 Questions With the Provost,” where he will chat with key members of the leadership team on a variety of topics. The series will debut Monday (Sept. 14).
Purdue United Way is kicking off the 2026 campaign Sept. 23 on the Purdue Memorial Union Front Lawn. This year’s theme — “What’s Possible? Building Stronger Futures Together” — celebrates what can happen when thousands of Purdue faculty, staff, retirees and friends unite around one shared purpose.
