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An American Legacy with Boilermaker Roots

Sisters Winifred and Frieda Parker were honored for their courageous efforts to integrate campus housing during the American civil rights movement with the dedication of two Purdue residence halls in their names.

Media Contact: Christy McCarter, mccarter@purdue.edu

Purdue researchers create ‘self-aware’ algorithm to ward off hacking attempts

Purdue researchers have developed a novel self-cognizant and healing technology for industrial control systems against both internal and external threats.

Media Contact: Kayla Wiles, wiles5@purdue.edu

Gov. Holcomb joins Purdue officials to celebrate high-paying, high-tech jobs and international security impact of Saab advanced manufacturing facility

Saab’s new aeronautical engineering and production facility, which will work on the U.S. Air Force’s next-generation T-7A jet trainer, employ over 300 people and help Indiana’s reputation in the U.S. tech sector, has officially joined the Discovery Park District adjacent to Purdue.

Media Contact: Steve Martin, sgmartin@prf.org

Opportunities abound, thanks to persistently reimagining the high school experience

Purdue has launched “PPHS First Class,” a three-part documentary series about three members of Purdue Polytechnic High School’s first graduating class, following them through their senior year, graduation and the start of their freshman year on Purdue’s campus.

Media Contact: Matthew Oates, oatesw@purdue.edu

Inaugural Purdue Day of Service to promote volunteerism, campus beautification

Purdue and the Purdue for Life Foundation announce the inaugural Purdue Day of Service, to be held Oct. 29 on the West Lafayette campus.

Media Contact: Jim Bush, jsbush@purdue.edu

About Purdue University

Purdue University is a top public research institution developing practical solutions to today’s toughest challenges. Ranked in each of the last four years as one of the 10 Most Innovative universities 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 https://purdue.edu/.