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Purdue’s military legacy extends from the university’s founding to present day, bolstered by accessibility of online programs

Purdue University has a storied military history that began at its inception in 1869. From the Morrill Act to the GI Bill, this article explores Purdue’s military history and how the University is still supporting service today.

November 5, 2025

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Purdue’s online AI programs are spotlighted at UPCEA conference after earning recognition from ABET and QS Reimagining Education Awards 

Purdue’s MSAI program, AI graduate certificate and AI microcredentials were recently shortlisted for an award by the QS Reimagining Education, and they received recognition from ABET. This recognition was highlighted at UPCEA’s annual Convergence Conference.

October 29, 2025

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Students discover online MS in Artificial Intelligence program is key to unlocking the present, future 

When Roneil “Ro” Kumar and Sameer Yelamarthi decided to future-proof their careers, they knew the perfect place to start: Purdue University’s online Master of Science in Artificial Intelligence (MSAI) program. They gravitated toward Purdue’s MSAI program because it provided the hands-on education they needed to use AI in their respective fields.

October 29, 2025

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Purdue launches new professional development online course: Data Science for Healthcare Professionals 

Purdue University is launching a new online, professional development course that covers utilizing data in health care contexts. Data Science for Healthcare Professionals is a flexible, self-paced online course designed for working clinicians, hospital staff, pharmacy workers, public health officials, sales associates and other professionals who want to learn how to work with the large amounts of data generated in the health care industry.  

October 23, 2025

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Purdue Doctor of Technology grad and Air Force Captain transitions from military service to working for major tech startup

The last time Purdue University caught up with online Doctor of Technology (DTech) graduate Ethan Sneider, he was working in software and technology development at Kessler Run, a United States Air Force software development division in Boston, Massachusetts, and at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) in the AI Accelerator Unit. Since then, Sneider has continued his persistent pursuit to integrate emergent tech within the military, this time as a senior engagement manager on the pacific team at Onebrief, a tech startup focused on military optimization.  

October 23, 2025

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Charting a course: A Navy veteran’s journey through Purdue’s Doctor of Engineering 

After Frank Pulciano left the U.S. Navy with eight years of service under his belt, he didn’t picture himself returning to nuclear engineering. As a submarine engineering laboratory technician aboard the USS Providence, he spent much of his twenties immersed…

October 14, 2025

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Your future career could depend on how quickly you master AI skills – here’s how to get started

Artificial Intelligence (AI), once thought of as a speculative technology, is here to stay. AI is already taking nearly every industry by storm, and the technology is likely to become even more influential in the future.

October 10, 2025

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Purdue’s new online master’s in organizational leadership and supervision emphasizes in-demand skills like project management, technical communication

Through Purdue University’s new online Master of Science in Organizational Leadership and Supervision (MSOLS), students will be able to build valuable skills in strategic leadership, organizational change and team development in a flexible, online format. The MSOLS degree, which was…

October 8, 2025

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From Remote Research to Real World Applause: Online Engineering Doctoral Student’s Breakthrough Spotlighted in Prestigious Journal 

What started as a mission to create safer, more efficient diesel engines for school buses, ambulances and other vehicles has fast-tracked Aakash Gupta, a student in Purdue’s online Doctor of Engineering program, into the global spotlight. 

October 2, 2025

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Why Recreate the Wheel: New Book Showcases History’s Lessons About Navigating Crises 

Conflict and chaos may be inevitable, but Matt Charles, author and director of the Brian Lamb School of Communication’s online graduate programs, is convinced that everyone has a choice in how they navigate crises.  

October 2, 2025

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Purdue’s AI Bytes virtual workshops offer hands-on learning in utilizing AI for curriculum

Through Purdue University’s AI Bytes workshop sessions, faculty and staff from around campus can come together and learn more about artificial intelligence. These virtual sessions, which are hosted every month through November, are specifically geared toward helping instructors understand AI and get hands-on experience using it for course optimization.  

September 29, 2025

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Purdue offering new online Graduate Certificate in Business and Technology

Purdue University is launching a new online Graduate Certificate in Business and Technology. The graduate certificate can be earned in less time than a traditional master’s degree, and it teaches in-demand skills in business strategy and emerging technology, helping to meet a strong demand for business professionals with expertise in technologies like artificial intelligence (AI) and cloud computing.

September 24, 2025

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