Stories of Purdue
Degree-in-3 program offered McKaya Simon minimal debt, maximum benefit
How one pre-law student sought out a value-packed college experience at Purdue before leaping into her future nearly debt-free
Purdue Ranked #5 nationally for most STEM graduates
According to rankings announced by Forbes on August 20, 2021, Purdue ranked fifth nationwide for the most STEM undergraduate degrees awarded during the 2019-20 school year.
Building a high school from the ground up
When Scott Bess took to the podium for Purdue Polytechnic High School Schweitzer Center at Englewood’s first commencement on June 11, he paused, looked out at the graduates and their families, and had to compose himself.
Fighter pilot, a Purdue alumna, was prepared to sacrifice her life on 9/11
For years after the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, only a few people outside of Heather Penney’s immediate family were aware of the sacrifice the fighter pilot intended to make that morning to prevent any additional tragedy.
Driving Progress through a Data-Fluent Generation
Purdue University and engine manufacturing powerhouse Cummins share a lot in common.
Partnerships, community involvement increase wellness at Purdue Polytechnic High Schools
A group of students from Purdue Polytechnic High School (PPHS) Schweitzer Center at Englewood is tackling health and wellness issues in their community.
Building a Generation of Makers: One Teacher’s Mission
Gregg Nowling is a maker. His favorite things to make are movie props and replicas, and he’s in the business of helping people capture – and literally hold – movie magic in real life.
Why Greater Lafayette? Residents tell us
Affordability, convenience and diversity are among factors that area residents appreciate
Purdue inside Minecraft
One student’s persistent pursuit to build Purdue University inside the game Minecraft.
Wall Street Journal, Realtor.com place Greater Lafayette among top housing markets in U.S.
Inaugural Emerging Markets Index ranks Greater Lafayette sixth among nation’s top 300 housing markets
