West Lafayette Sidewalk along Third Street scheduled for closure on Dec. 3 The sidewalk located on the north side of Third Street near the France A. Córdova Recreational Sports Center (CREC) and the Morgan J. Burke Aquatic Center (AQUA) will be closed on Wednesday, Dec. 3. This closure will accommodate work for the Aquatic Center HVAC/mechanical project…. November 24, 2025 Learn More
West Lafayette Sidewalk closure scheduled along Hort Drive The sidewalk located directly east of Hort Drive between both directions of Agricultural Mall Drive is scheduled to close Thursday (Nov. 13) to facilitate repair work. The closure is expected to last until Monday, Nov. 24. Pedestrians should continue to… November 12, 2025 Learn More
West Lafayette Lane closure scheduled for Stadium Avenue through Friday The eastbound lane of Stadium Avenue just east of Martin Jischke Drive is scheduled to close on Wednesday (Nov. 12) to facilitate repairs. The closure is expected to last through Friday (Nov. 14). Motorists, bicyclists and pedestrians should exercise caution… November 11, 2025 Learn More
West Lafayette Sheetz Street closure scheduled for next week The city of West Lafayette has announced that Sheetz Street will be closed near the intersection of Wood Street beginning Monday (Nov. 10) to facilitate utility work. The road is expected to reopen Thursday (Nov. 13). Motorists, bicyclists and pedestrians… November 6, 2025 Learn More
West Lafayette Routine water tower cleaning scheduled for Oct 13-14 Routine exterior cleaning is scheduled for the Purdue University water tower located at the northwest intersection of Tower and Slayter drives on Monday and Tuesday (Oct. 13 and 14). Parking will be restricted in order to prevent overspray in the area…. October 9, 2025 Learn More
West Lafayette Lane restrictions scheduled for Williams Street for Sept. 26 The city of West Lafayette announced that lane restrictions along westbound Williams Street between South Grant and Harrison streets will be in place tomorrow (Sept. 26) for patching work. The restrictions are expected to be in place until the evening… September 25, 2025 Learn More
Mileage reimbursement rates updated Beginning July 1, the Purdue University mileage reimbursement rate for business travel using a privately owned vehicle increased to $0.76 per mile. This updated rate replaced the previous 2026 rate of $0.725 per mile, which applied from Jan. 1 through… August 26, 2026 Learn More
Airlines currently offering promotions for business travel Two airlines are currently offering promotions for those traveling on university business. American Airlines AAdvantage Gold Status Purdue employees may be eligible for a limited-time offer from American Airlines to receive immediate AAdvantage Gold® status. The AAdvantage Gold® Instant Status… August 26, 2026 Learn More
August Environmental Health and Safety communications now available This month’s Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) materials are now available, located at the bottom of the homepage. Topics include crane lift safety, proper hazardous waste container labeling, research safety basics and supporting mental health in the workplace. Administrative Operations staff… August 25, 2026 Learn More
Transit, parking, mail service and space reservations in Indianapolis With the start of a new academic year, several reminders and updates about auxiliary services including transit, parking, mail and space reservations are available for Purdue faculty, staff and students in Indianapolis. New: Campus Transit shuttle As a new offering… August 24, 2026 Learn More
Campus Connect shuttle operating expanded fall semester schedule The Campus Connect commuter shuttle that operates between Purdue’s West Lafayette and Indianapolis locations recently resumed its fall semester schedule, expanded from summer service. Fall operations provide eight round trips Monday through Friday and six round trips Saturday and Sunday… August 24, 2026 Learn More
Campus Transit service now available in Indianapolis In partnership with Royal Excursion, Purdue Administrative Operations recently rolled out centralized transit service at the Indianapolis location. The new Campus Transit service provides faculty, staff and students in Indianapolis a shuttle on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 8 a.m.-5… August 24, 2026 Learn More
Purdue Police Department offers tips for safe travel in West Lafayette and Indianapolis The Purdue University Police Department (PUPD) is providing tips for safe travel in both West Lafayette and Indianapolis. August 24, 2026 Learn More
Stay informed, stay safe—sign up now for various Indianapolis safety resources As a new academic year begins, those attending classes, working and living in Indianapolis are encouraged to sign up for and become familiar with the available safety resources. Resources include emergency text notifications, a personal safety app and transportation programs…. August 24, 2026 Learn More
Purdue Food Co. shares membership savings and dining updates Purdue Food Co. is helping students, faculty and staff save on campus dining with a limited-time promotion on their Retail Dining Memberships. Through Sept. 11, individuals who purchase a membership valued at $180 or more will receive an additional $50… August 21, 2026 Learn More
Work continues on ceiling tile replacement project at Elliott Hall of Music Work continues on a project to replace 90-year-old ceiling tile in Elliott Hall of Music. Most of the scaffolding is set up with ceiling grid installation scheduled to begin later this month. As a result of this work, summer and… August 19, 2026 Learn More
Progress continues on Academic Success Building in Indianapolis as fall semester begins Progress continues on the Academic Success Building in Indianapolis as a new academic year gets underway. The new building, located near the intersection of N. West Street and W. Michigan Street, will provide several classrooms and laboratories for academic programming,… August 19, 2026 Learn More
South Russell Street impacts to remain in place for new academic year Southbound South Russell Street, just south of Mitch Daniels Boulevard, will remain closed for construction on the Nursing and Pharmacy Education Building as a new academic year begins on Monday (Aug. 24). The northbound lane only will be open to traffic… August 19, 2026 Learn More
