ONLINE PROGRAMS

News & Events

Get the latest information about online programs from Purdue University, including stories featuring students from Purdue’s diverse online community who are taking advantage of the opportunity to get the same Purdue education as on campus students, where and when it best fits their busy lives.

Entrance to Engineering Mall, Purdue University, Spring 2015, Campus Scenes

Ready to Become a Purdue Boilermaker?

Request Info How to apply Apply Now

Recent News

Filter by Areas of Study
Filter by People
Filter by Topics
Clear All
Sort by Sort by:
Showing 124 posts

No results found!

Through Purdue’s online Master of Science in Computer and Information Technology, Executive IT Director John Goodfellow turns a long-held dream into reality

John Goodfellow dreamed of going to Purdue for nearly 40 years before he became a student in the university’s online Master of Science in Computer and Information Technology program.

July 8, 2025

Learn More

Online equitation science certificate applies the latest research to advance horse training

Purdue and Equitation Science International are offering a science-backed online horse training certificate that teaches horse enthusiasts and professionals practical skills grounded in the latest equine research to improve training across any riding style or discipline.

June 23, 2025

Learn More

Purdue’s online smart manufacturing graduate certificate offers future of industry-focused, career-enhancing knowledge and opportunities

Technology to improve processes, products and customer service — and enable customization — involving manufactured goods, manufacturing sustainability, IoT, and global supply chain management is the focus of Purdue University’s online Smart Manufacturing Graduate Certificate. The program is designed for working professionals in manufacturing and supply chain, as well as information technology professionals, who need to become aware of and utilize cutting-edge smart manufacturing technologies.

June 19, 2025

Learn More

Purdue Agronomy eLearning Academy celebrates ten years of serving agriculture

When agribusiness leaders expressed a need for professional development courses to enhance their employees’ knowledge of agronomy topics, Purdue answered the call by starting its Agronomy eLearning Academy. Ten years later, and more than 2,600 students from every state and 48 countries, the online program is still going strong. 

June 4, 2025

Learn More

Purdue’s first online Master of Science in Microelectronics and Semiconductors graduate says degree gives him options in industry, academia

Before Vasil Yordanov became Purdue University’s first graduate in the online Master of Science in Microelectronics and Semiconductors program, he was a budding physicist and researcher in search of a specialty.

May 20, 2025

Learn More
A picture of Purdue University's Memorial Union: a large, terraced building made of red brick.

Educator and mom hopes to influence technology ethics in Purdue’s online Master of Science in Artificial Intelligence program

Tamara Grant’s journey to becoming a student in Purdue’s online Master of Science in Artificial Intelligence (AI) program started at a Walmart in Altamonte Springs, Florida, where she worked second shift as a cashier, saving money and practicing her English so she could go back to school. 

April 14, 2025

Learn More

The Brian Lamb School’s new online grad certs teach in-demand communication skills in healthcare, sports media and more

Purdue University is launching four new online graduate certificates in communication covering branding and marketing, health communication, digital media and communication technology, and sports communication. The graduate certificates from Purdue’s Brian Lamb School of Communication prepare students to tackle pressing challenges in a field that already has been changed radically with the advent of technologies such as the web, social media, smartphones and now –artificial intelligence.

March 13, 2025

Learn More

Public health analyst gets the skills he needs to make a career change in Purdue’s Master of Science in Biotechnology Innovation and Regulatory Science

When Lawrence Carter started his Master of Science in Biotechnology Innovation and Regulatory Science (BIRS) with Purdue, he was in the middle of several big life changes. For one, he was thinking about changing careers – he was working as a public health analyst for a federal agency but wanted to transition into a drug compliance role.

March 12, 2025

Learn More

Purdue biomedical engineering alumnus breaks barriers by joining Doctor of Engineering’s first online cohort

Thomas McNamara grew up in New York, hundreds of miles away from Purdue University’s flagship campus in West Lafayette, Indiana. But thanks to his high school math teacher, a Purdue alum who recognized McNamara’s talent for engineering, he ended up applying to the university and getting accepted.

March 6, 2025

Learn More
Woman sitting on computer with child doing course work

Excellence in Purdue’s online master’s programs came first, high rankings followed

Purdue doesn’t create its high-quality, top-ranked online master’s degree programs in search of high rankings. The high rankings follow from Purdue’s drive to deliver excellence at scale in its online programs to a global student audience.

March 5, 2025

Learn More
The entrance to Purdue University's engineering mall in West Lafayette, Indiana: a wide arch with

Brightspace Innovation Grant award winners for 2025 announced

Purdue’s Brightspace team has announced the selection of the Brightspace Innovation Grant recipients for 2025. The Brightspace Innovation Grant program encourages faculty and staff to explore new and emerging approaches to teaching and learning using Brightspace, Purdue’s learning management system.

March 5, 2025

Learn More

Service engineer accomplishes life-long dream by earning a master’s in engineering technology from Purdue

James Price, core lead in service engineering at Whirlpool, is a proud Hoosier. He was born and raised in South Bend, Indiana and describes himself as a Midwesterner through and through. Like many Hoosiers, he grew up hearing about Purdue University and its legacy in sports and academics, particularly engineering and technology.

March 4, 2025

Learn More