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From trial and error to integration: How Benjamin Fouch blends business, technology and engineering with Purdue University’s online Doctor of Engineering

When Benjamin Fouch looks back on his career, he doesn’t see a straight line. Instead, he sees a process of elimination. By trying different paths, learning quickly what didn’t fit and moving forward with clarity, he uncovered his true passion: connecting people, processes and technology.

September 15, 2025

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From South Korea to Purdue: A single mom’s persistent pursuit to raise her sons while earning a master’s degree

As a single mom of three boys, Dongju Lee knows how to balance a busy schedule. She built a career in human resources (HR) and corporate training while working tirelessly to raise her sons.

September 15, 2025

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Purdue University new online food science certificates teach skills in nutrition, quality assurance

Purdue University’s is launching two new online professional development certificates that cover foods’ impact on human health and food safety: the Foods for Health online certificate and the Food Safety and Quality Assurance online certificate.

September 10, 2025

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MPH vs. MHA vs. MBA: Choosing the Right Path for Your Career in Healthcare 

The health industry is growing – influenced by new technologies, demographic changes like an increase in the number of Americans over 65, and growing demand for health services. The Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts that health careers will grow by over 13% in the next ten years.

September 10, 2025

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Purdue Brightspace team sponsoring a grant program for projects involving Brightspace

The Purdue Brightspace team is sponsoring a grant program for faculty and staff at Purdue University West Lafayette/Indianapolis, Purdue Fort Wayne, Purdue Northwest and Purdue Global to fund projects that feature Brightspace as a key component. This grant program is…

September 10, 2025

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Purdue and ISTAT dual certificate program opens doors for future commercial aviation industry professionals

Purdue University and the International Society of Transport Aircraft Trading (ISTAT) are collaborating on a dual certificate program in which students can earn an ISTAT University certificate by taking courses in aircraft asset management and aircraft leasing, and they can earn Purdue’s Graduate Certificate in Aviation Financial Management by taking two additional classes in aviation financial instruments and operations and airline revenue management.

August 25, 2025

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Through six distinct campuses, Purdue’s systemwide institutions bring opportunities to every kind of student

Since its founding in 1869, Purdue University has been on a mission to promote innovation and transform the future by delivering high-quality public education to students across Indiana and the world. That mission started on Purdue’s flagship campus in West Lafayette, Indiana.

August 21, 2025

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NASCAR crew chief Matt Swiderski: an Online Master’s supercharged my motorsports career

As crew chief for Trackhouse Racing, Matt Swiderski (MSME ’17) has blazed his own trail in NASCAR. It’s been a circuitous trip that included a stop at SpaceX in California, as well as the self-imposed challenge of an Online Master’s in Mechanical Engineering that took eight years to finish.

August 19, 2025

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What you can do with a communication’s degree and how to market your skills to employers

According to LinkedIn, communication is one of the most in-demand skills employers look for during the hiring process. Professionals in just about any industry can increase their employability and earning potential by boosting their communication skills — but, first, they…

August 8, 2025

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Purdue’s online advisors and success coaches help online students balance life, work and academic success 

Earning a graduate degree is a huge personal accomplishment, requiring countless hours of hard work and careful planning. For online graduate students, this is especially true, since many of them spend over 20 hours a week on graduate coursework while working full time.

August 4, 2025

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Groundbreaking Purdue and Navy Test Pilot school partnership begins to produce new Boilermaker alumni

Personnel from the U.S. Naval Test Pilot School (USNTPS) are earning master’s degrees from Purdue University with credit for their Navy training in an innovative educational partnership.

July 21, 2025

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Retired pilot finds inspiration for second career in Purdue’s online Master of Science in Civil Engineering program

Retired pilot Allen Baker’s introduction to civil engineering came several decades before he graduated from Purdue University’s online Master of Science in Civil Engineering program. He was introduced to the field in the United States Air Force Academy, where he majored in civil engineering as an undergraduate student.

July 18, 2025

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