Today's Top 5 From Purdue University

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U.S. News & World Report rankings: Purdue nation’s 5th-most innovative school

Purdue is the fifth-most innovative school in the country in the latest U.S. News & World Report rankings, released Monday (Sept. 14).

Media Contact: Jim Bush, jsbush@purdue.edu

Purdue Day of Giving raises record $42.2 million

In a year of change and uncertainty, one thing remains constant: Purdue Day of Giving has once again set a fundraising record.

Media Contact: Lisa Tally, lhtally@prf.org

College of Veterinary Medicine launches League of VetaHumanz to diversify veterinary workforce

Role models can help children see themselves in a future career, and a new initiative at the Purdue College of Veterinary Medicine is helping develop veterinary medical role models every child can relate to.

Media Contact: Amy Patterson Neubert, apatterson@purdue.edu

Study reviews impact of wind energy on local Indiana communities

A recent study by Purdue researchers revealed that innovations in wind power technologies, such as taller turbines with larger capacities, have made it economically viable for more Indiana areas to host utility-scale wind farms.

Media Contact: Maureen Manier, mmanier@purdue.edu

Co-sleeper innovation to provide options for new parents

A Purdue innovator has created a device to make it safer and easier for a baby to sleep with a parent.

Media Contact: Chris Adam, cladam@prf.org

About Purdue University

Purdue University is a top public research institution developing practical solutions to today’s toughest challenges. Ranked the No. 5 Most Innovative University in the United States by U.S. News & World Report, Purdue delivers world-changing research and out-of-this-world discovery. Committed to hands-on and online, real-world learning, Purdue offers a transformative education to all. Committed to affordability and accessibility, Purdue has frozen tuition and most fees at 2012-13 levels, enabling more students than ever to graduate debt-free. See how Purdue never stops in the persistent pursuit of the next giant leap at purdue.edu.

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