Today's Top 5 From Purdue University

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NASA astronaut Fred Haise to virtually present Astronaut Scholarships to Boilermakers

A senior from Boonville, Indiana, is one of three Purdue students who have been awarded the Astronaut Scholarship and will be presented their awards by NASA astronaut and Apollo 13 veteran Fred Haise.

Media Contact: Jim Bush, jsbush@purdue.edu

You can’t get the flu from a flu shot

The most common reason that people avoid getting the annual flu vaccine is that they believe they will get the flu from it, but that’s not the case, says Libby Richards, an associate professor of nursing who specializes in public health in Purdue’s School of Nursing in the College of Health and Human Sciences.

Media Contact: Matthew Oates, oatesw@purdue.edu

Four County group receives support from Purdue to help improve access to veteran resources

Purdue’s Military Family Research Institute and the Purdue Center for Regional Development recently announced that the Four County Joining Community Forces Military Supportive Communities Initiative (MSCI) Pathway Project proposal was accepted. The group will receive a $2,000 grant to strengthen the capacity of military/veteran families in accessing local resources.

Media Contact: Matthew Oates, oatesw@purdue.edu

Purdue fluid power research engineer wins international honor

Andrea Vacca, professor of agricultural and biological engineering and mechanical engineering, has received the 2019 Joseph Bramah Medal. He is honored for his contributions to global fluid power research, particularly related to gear pumps.

Media Contact: Maureen Manier, mmanier@purdue.edu

Purdue Global to develop academic program for Gallup Straight to Business initiative

A partnership between Purdue University Global and Gallup aims to create a more diverse talent pipeline for corporate America.

Media Contact: Tom Schott, tschott@purdue.edu

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