West Lafayette Plan ahead for summer Wood Street Parking Garage closure The Wood Street Parking Garage will close on Monday, May 18 to facilitate repair work over the summer. It is expected to reopen ahead of the fall semester in August. Faculty, staff, select students and campus visitors should plan ahead… April 30, 2026 Learn More
West Lafayette South Russell Street impacts to remain in place through summer months Southbound South Russell Street, just south of Mitch Daniels Boulevard, will remain closed for construction on the Nursing and Pharmacy Education Building this summer. South Russell Street will only be open to northbound traffic through December when the project is expected… April 30, 2026 Learn More
West Lafayette Steven Beering and Joe Tiller drives to close this summer for repairs Beginning Monday, May 18, Steven Beering Drive from Cherry Lane to Tower Drive and Joe Tiller Drive will close for scheduled repairs. The closures are expected to last through mid-August. During this time, John Wooden Drive east of the stadium… April 23, 2026 Learn More
Indianapolis Road impacts scheduled for Indianapolis near site of Academic Success Building Updated May 26, 2026 to reflect new dates for the W. Michigan Street closure. Indiana Avenue Indiana Avenue from N. West Street to N. Blackford Street in Indianapolis closed from May 18-23 to help facilitate new water connections for the… April 23, 2026 Learn More
West Lafayette MacArthur Drive to remain closed through summer MacArthur Drive from Mitch Daniels Boulevard to Third Street will remain closed this summer as progress on two projects continues. MacArthur Drive from First Street to Third Street has been closed due to the construction of South Hall. This section… April 23, 2026 Learn More
West Lafayette Sidewalk closure at Memorial Mall scheduled for April 21 A sidewalk on the north side of Memorial Mall will be closed Tuesday (April 21) from 12-3 p.m. for the Cover the Cruiser event. The event is a partnership between the Purdue University Police Department (PUPD) and Center for Advocacy,… April 16, 2026 Learn More
Grant expands composting efforts across campus Thanks to a grant from the Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM), Grounds and Sustainable Operations are expanding Purdue’s composting program, increasing its capacity and diverting more organic material from landfills. The grant provided half of the funds to purchase a… August 18, 2026 Learn More
All aboard Purdue Campus Transit beginning Aug. 24 Purdue Campus Transit service returns to West Lafayette on Aug. 24 to align with the start of the fall semester. As initially rolled out by Administrative Operations last fall, this on-campus amenity continues to be free for Purdue students, faculty… August 18, 2026 Learn More
Plan ahead before traveling on university business this academic year As the academic year gets underway, those traveling on university business are encouraged to plan ahead and use available resources to help manage time, costs and reimbursement requirements. Whether traveling for conferences, research, meetings or other university business, a few… August 14, 2026 Learn More
Free Verbal De-escalation training available in September and October The Purdue Police Department is offering free Verbal De-escalation training during the months of September and October. “Verbal De-escalation” is a two-hour PowerPoint presentation. The objective is to teach skills to help attendees learn to remain calm and react more… August 12, 2026 Learn More
Sheetz Street restrictions continue as work progresses on Daniels School of Business project Northbound lane and sidewalk restrictions along Sheetz Street from Wood Street to Mitch Daniels Boulevard remain in place as construction on the new facility for the Daniels School of Business progresses. Motorists, pedestrians and bicyclists should continue to use caution in… August 12, 2026 Learn More
Building Services to implement new office cleaning program, Pitch In, Purdue, across campus Beginning in September, Building Services will launch Pitch In, Purdue, a new office cleaning program designed to create a more efficient and sustainable approach to workplace cleaning. Following a successful pilot earlier this year, the initiative will transition office cleaning… August 12, 2026 Learn More
Purchase new West Lafayette parking permit by Aug. 15 West Lafayette faculty, staff, students and retirees are reminded that 2025-26 parking permits are valid through Aug. 15, and a new 2026-27 parking permit will be required for parking enforcement after that time. Individuals who have not already purchased a… August 10, 2026 Learn More
PurdueALERT tests planned for West Lafayette and Indianapolis during Boiler Gold Rush Tests of the PurdueALERT emergency warning notification system are planned for West Lafayette and Indianapolis on Thursday, Aug. 20 at 12 p.m. The tests will take place during Boiler Gold Rush (BGR), the university’s annual orientation program for incoming students…. August 10, 2026 Learn More
Purdue strengthens collaboration with Kurt Vonnegut Museum and Library through site acquisition University will house museum that honors the Indiana icon while connecting students to the space August 10, 2026 Learn More
Trustees approve 10-year capital plan Topping the list of potential capital projects is major engineering, health and science facility in Indianapolis; PNW student union library transformation; and renovation of WL engineering building August 7, 2026 Learn More
River Road lane closure scheduled to begin Aug. 11 The city of West Lafayette is scheduled to close a southbound lane and sidewalk along North River Road near Howard Avenue on Tuesday (Aug. 11). The closure is expected to last until Aug. 24. Motorists, bicyclists and pedestrians should be… August 5, 2026 Learn More
Section of Martin Jischke Drive set to close overnight Aug. 20 Updated Aug. 13, 2026 to reflect a new schedule due to forecasted weather. The closure will take place overnight on Aug. 20 and not on Aug. 13 as originally communicated. The section of South Martin Jischke Drive from Harrison Street… August 5, 2026 Learn More
