West Lafayette MacArthur Drive to remain closed this summer as construction on residence hall continues As construction on a new residence hall continues, the following travel restrictions will remain in place around Hillenbrand Residence Hall: MacArthur Drive from Third to First Streets will remain closed. All parking along this section of MacArthur Drive remains unavailable, and alternate… May 1, 2025 Learn More
West Lafayette Work continues on Amelia Earhart Terminal as summer nears As summer nears, construction on the new Amelia Earhart Terminal will continue. The terminal project is expected to be completed in August. Some parking changes have gone into effect to accommodate commercial airfare passenger parking. Updates regarding lane restrictions and closures will… May 1, 2025 Learn More
West Lafayette Travel restrictions near Memorial Mall area to remain in place as summer approaches While Oval Drive around Memorial Mall remains open, motorists should continue to be aware of construction fencing in front of University Hall as summer approaches. The fencing is part of a project to renovate University Hall. Fencing also remains in… April 24, 2025 Learn More
West Lafayette Road closure near airport terminal scheduled to begin April 14 A portion of the circle drive located in front of the Purdue University Airport terminal building is scheduled to close Monday (April 14). The closure is expected to last two weeks and will help facilitate work on the new Amelia… April 11, 2025 Learn More
West Lafayette Lane restrictions scheduled for Airport Road beginning April 7 Lane restrictions along Airport Road, just north of Aviation Drive and south of U.S. 231, are scheduled to begin Monday (April 7). The lane restrictions are expected to be in place for a week. Motorists, bicyclists and pedestrians should exercise… April 4, 2025 Learn More
Indianapolis N. Michigan Street lane closure scheduled as construction on Academic Success Building in Indianapolis begin A westbound lane of W. Michigan Street, located between N. West and N. California streets, is set to close on or after April 14 as construction on the Academic Success Building in Indianapolis begins. The closure is expected to last… April 3, 2025 Learn More
New branded PowerPoint templates now available Purdue Brand Studio has shared new Purdue-branded PowerPoint templates for the campus community to download and utilize. The templates are now available on the AO Intranet. They include approved brand fonts, colors and logos, ensuring presentations are polished, consistent and on-brand. May 13, 2026 Learn More
Computer network in several buildings will be unavailable overnight May 18-19 The computer network, including computers, printers and monitoring devices, in several campus buildings and facilities will be unavailable overnight Monday (May 18) and Tuesday (May 19) for maintenance. The scheduled maintenance will take place from 10 p.m. through 6 a.m…. May 13, 2026 Learn More
Elliott Hall of Music ceiling tile replacement project set to begin in June Beginning June 9, work will begin on a project to replace 90-year-old ceiling tile in Elliott Hall of Music. Large amounts of scaffolding will be set up in Elliott Hall of Music. As a result, summer and winter graduation ceremonies… May 13, 2026 Learn More
Free Summer Concert Series returning to Purdue Memorial Union on June 5 The Purdue Memorial Union will again host its free summer concert series every Friday evening throughout the months of June and July, except the week of July 4. Live music will be played from 6 to 8 p.m. on the… May 7, 2026 Learn More
Purdue Food Co. retail dining services to be limited over summer Purdue Food Co. has announced limited summer hours for several retail dining locations across campus, including the Atlas Family Marketplace on the ground floor of the Purdue Memorial Union. These changes take effect Saturday, May 9, and will remain in… May 7, 2026 Learn More
Purdue earns Bee Campus USA designation for 2026 Purdue has once again been recognized as a Bee Campus USA affiliate for 2026, reaffirming its commitment to creating and maintaining a campus environment that supports pollinators such as bees, butterflies and other beneficial insects. The Bee Campus USA designation… May 7, 2026 Learn More
Nimitz Drive scheduled to close this summer for repairs Nimitz Drive, just west of S. Martin Jischke Drive, is scheduled to close May 18 to facilitate repair work. The closure is expected to last through early August. The Discovery Park Lot entrance off of Nimitz Drive will be periodically closed… May 7, 2026 Learn More
Highlighting community services this National Police Week Along with providing 24/7 emergency services, the Purdue University Police Department offers outreach programs and other safety services. Some of the department’s outreach programs include verbal de-escalation training, active threat training and K-9 demonstrations. Safety services offered include fingerprinting, electronic… May 6, 2026 Learn More
Police department to offer ‘Prepared at Purdue’ training on May 29 The Purdue University Police Department is offering free, in-person “Prepared At Purdue” training on Friday, May 29 from 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. The training consists of sessions for verbally de-escalating tense situations, responding to potential active shooter/threat events, and rendering aid… May 4, 2026 Learn More
Recognizing our dedicated fire department on International Firefighters’ Day The firefighters, paramedics and emergency medical technicians (EMTs) who make up the Purdue University Fire Department (PUFD) are integral to our campus community, delivering around-the clock emergency services. Monday (May 4) is International Firefighters’ Day, which provides the perfect opportunity… May 1, 2026 Learn More
Restrictions scheduled along Mitch Daniels Boulevard and Sheetz Street for Daniels School of Business project Restrictions will remain in place along Sheetz Street as construction on the new facility for the Daniels School of Business continues. Northbound lane and sidewalk restrictions are scheduled during the summer months to continue work. In addition, on May 18,… April 30, 2026 Learn More