Appointments, honors and activities
- Jingjing Liang, a University Faculty Scholar and associate professor of forestry and natural resources, has been appointed a Global Forest Informatics fellow. He has attracted competitive external research support and growing collaboration interest from multinational companies and international organizations focused on climate, sustainability and environmental analytics.
- For the fourth time in five years, all five of Greater Lafayette Commerce’s 2026 Golden Apple Award winners are Purdue University College of Education alumni. The Golden Apple Award recognizes the most outstanding teachers in Tippecanoe County, nominated by students, parents and colleagues. This year, 136 Tippecanoe County educators were nominated by students, parents, colleagues and administrators — and all five winners are Boilermaker educators.
- Katie Dufault, director of the Helen Bass Williams Academic Success Center, has been selected to serve as an International College Learning Center Association (ICLCA) Summer Institute mentor. The ICLCA Summer Institute is a rigorous, community-based professional development experience for emerging professionals in the field of learning assistance. As one of four selected mentors, Dufault will facilitate group sessions, guide individuals’ institute projects and present on topics related to her expertise in center leadership. This year, the institute will be held virtually to increase access for new professionals regardless of location or budget.
- Purdue Testing Services (PTS) recently achieved recognition as a National College Testing Association-certified testing center. This national recognition affirms that PTS continues to meet rigorous standards for testing integrity, security and accessibility. Certification highlights PTS’ ongoing commitment to providing high-quality, student-centered testing services while aligning with best practices across the field.
- The Mitch Daniels School of Business is pleased to announce the appointment of Michelle Xiao Wu, PhD, as executive director of the Data Science Center for Decision Making and research faculty in the school’s Supply Chain and Operations Management Department.
