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The Paint Crew: Purdue men’s basketball’s official sixth man

They’re loud. They’re proud. They’re 2,800 strong. And their story is about more than basketball.

Meet the Paint Crew, the official sixth man of Purdue men’s basketball and one of the university’s largest student organizations.

Media contact: Tim Doty, doty2@purdue.edu

Presidential Lecture Series to welcome Julie Wainwright, Purdue management alumna and The RealReal founder, on March 29

Purdue alumna and e-commerce innovator Julie Wainwright will join Purdue President Mitch Daniels for a conversation March 29 at the next Presidential Lecture Series, titled “Shedding Setbacks and Achieving RealReal Success.”

Media contact: Tim Doty, doty2@purdue.edu

Purdue’s Anvil supercomputer leaps forward in capacity and impact

Purdue’s supercomputing power has leveled up in strength and speed with its new Anvil supercomputer – the new capacity will allow Purdue to contribute to the nation’s 21st-century research agenda by simultaneously powering scientific computational and data-driven tools at multiple universities.

Media contact: Brian Huchel, bhuchel@purdue.edu

Answers to faster recovery from a wildfire are in the water

Andrew Welton, a Purdue professor of civil engineering and environmental and ecological engineering, is helping communities decontaminate water systems more quickly following wildfires.

Media contact: Brian Huchel, bhuchel@purdue.edu

Purdue University Global, Ivy Tech Community College to exchange and accept credits for students’ prior learning

Purdue Global and Ivy Tech are taking action to better position students for long-term academic success and eliminate barriers to transfer.

Media contact: Tom Schott, tschott@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://stories.purdue.edu.

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Purdue faculty named in Clarivate’s prestigious 2025 Highly Cited Researchers list across several fields

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Highly ranked: Purdue’s long-standing strengths in co-op and internship opportunities position it among nation’s best

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