Purdue Notes

May 24, 2021

Hovde Hall on the Purdue University campusMore than 10,000 freshmen are expected to arrive on the Purdue West Lafayette campus for in-person learning this fall, with increases of both Indiana and out-of-state residents.

Purdue to welcome largest-ever incoming class this fall

The demand for a Purdue education remains higher than ever as the university's West Lafayette campus expects to welcome, for the second year in a row, its largest-ever incoming class for the fall of 2021.

From President Daniels: The post-pandemic era needs a return to risk-taking creativity, not lingering fear

In his newest Washington Post column, Mitch Daniels writes about his hopes that society does not come out of the pandemic living in fear but will be bold, be creative and take risks. This approach leads to greatness.

Purdue to add civics literacy requirement for incoming class, option for all students

The Purdue Board of Trustees announced its plan to adopt a civics literacy graduation requirement for undergraduates, beginning with students who enter Purdue in fall 2021.

TRANSFORMATIVE EDUCATION: Making a difference in education

Purdue recently celebrated its top teaching awards, recognizing 10 teachers who overcame obstacles of a global pandemic to innovate instruction and deliver impactful learning. Through their persistent pursuit of excellence, they assisted students in achieving their greatest potential with every class or lab – either in person, virtually, or both – shaping future Boilermaker leaders and changemakers.

DATA SCIENCE: The Data Mine initiative boasts more than 25 partnerships with industry leaders

Purdue is answering the call for data science expertise with The Data Mine – a fully immersive living and learning community for students, faculty, researchers and corporate partners alike.

INNOVATION: Purdue researchers join Rolls-Royce, Carnegie Mellon to create cyber-resilient systems

Three Purdue research projects have been selected as part of the newly announced Rolls-Royce Cybersecurity Technology Research Network partnership.

Purdue University and Rolls Royce

RESEARCH: Purdue scientists key in state’s battle against COVID variants, future viral threats

Purdue is at the forefront of Indiana’s fight against the spread of COVID-19 variants and remains uniquely able to assist in the event that the pandemic surges or changes course in the weeks, months or years ahead.

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