West Lafayette MacArthur Drive closure scheduled for Nov. 22-25 MacArthur Drive from First Street to Third Street is scheduled to close Sunday, Nov. 22 to facilitate curb and pavement work. The closure is expected to last through Wednesday, Nov. 25. Motorists, pedestrians and bicyclists should use caution in the… November 11, 2026 Learn More
West Lafayette Section of bicycle lane near Hicks Undergraduate Library set to close Monday (Nov. 9) A section of the bicycle lane located north of Mitch Daniels Boulevard near Hicks Undergraduate Library is set to close Monday (Nov. 9) for repairs. The closure is expected to last through Thursday, Nov. 12. Bicyclists and pedestrians should use… November 5, 2026 Learn More
West Lafayette Sidewalk south of Cary Quadrangle to close Oct. 26 The sidewalk southwest of Cary Quadrangle will close Oct. 26-30 for repairs and improvements. Pedestrians should use caution in the area and obey all posted signs. Questions may be directed to Jason Kilgour, grounds landscape manager, at jskilgour@purdue.edu. October 23, 2026 Learn More
West Lafayette Modifications coming to pedestrian signals at Mitch Daniels Boulevard and MacArthur Drive In an effort to enhance pedestrian safety and reduce confusion for drivers, the current signals at the intersection of Mitch Daniels Boulevard and MacArthur Drive will be replaced with new signage and beacons. There are currently HAWK, or high-intensity activated… October 7, 2026 Learn More
West Lafayette Section of Memorial Mall Drive set to close for half day on Sept. 19 A section of Memorial Mall Drive near the west entrance to Stewart Center is set to close Saturday, Sept. 19 for utility work. The closure is expected to last from 7 a.m. to noon. As a result of the closure,… September 9, 2026 Learn More
West Lafayette Transformative capital projects in West Lafayette and Indianapolis continue to take shape Progress on some transformative capital projects continues in West Lafayette and Indianapolis as a new academic year gets underway. The following road, sidewalk and parking impacts will be in place this fall: Mitch Daniels School of Business: Northbound lane and… September 3, 2026 Learn More
Purdue Food Co. brings delivery robots back to campus Purdue Food Co. has partnered with Grubhub and Avride to bring autonomous food delivery back to Purdue. Students can now place delivery orders through the Grubhub app and have food and beverages delivered by autonomous robots operating on campus. The… November 13, 2026 Learn More
Staff Excellence: Airport Operations “Welcome to your final destination, West Lafayette, Indiana.” When this message plays across the airplane intercom system, know that a dedicated staff is working hard to ensure a safe and positive experience at the Purdue University Airport. November 12, 2026 Learn More
Take action: Save Copilot AI prompts and responses before Nov. 20 The university is implementing a 30-day retention period for Microsoft Copilot AI prompts and responses, effective Nov. 20 for all users. Any prompts and responses older than 30 days will be permanently deleted at that time. What’s Affected Microsoft Copilot… November 11, 2026 Learn More
MacArthur Drive closure scheduled for Nov. 22-25 MacArthur Drive from First Street to Third Street is scheduled to close Sunday, Nov. 22 to facilitate curb and pavement work. The closure is expected to last through Wednesday, Nov. 25. Motorists, pedestrians and bicyclists should use caution in the… November 11, 2026 Learn More
United Way fundraising campaign extended through Friday (Nov. 13) The United Way of Greater Lafayette’s fundraising campaign has been extended through Friday (Nov. 13) in an effort to help reach fundraising goals. Administrative Operations has a fundraising goal of $15,000, which is part of Purdue’s overall goal to raise… November 11, 2026 Learn More
Thanksgiving break brings changes to Indianapolis campus operations Thanksgiving break will bring adjusted schedules and building access changes for Purdue Indianapolis and IU Indianapolis. While both institutions will have no classes Nov. 25–27, break dates and operating schedules vary by campus. Review the following updates to plan ahead… November 9, 2026 Learn More
Section of bicycle lane near Hicks Undergraduate Library set to close Monday (Nov. 9) A section of the bicycle lane located north of Mitch Daniels Boulevard near Hicks Undergraduate Library is set to close Monday (Nov. 9) for repairs. The closure is expected to last through Thursday, Nov. 12. Bicyclists and pedestrians should use… November 5, 2026 Learn More
Action may be required before university moves to contactless‑only Purdue ID cards Beginning July 1, 2027, ID Card Operations will transition to contactless‑only Purdue ID cards as part of a broader move toward secure, modern credential solutions. As a result, the magnetic stripe on ID cards will no longer be available and… November 4, 2026 Learn More
Benefits open enrollment ends Tuesday (Nov. 10) As a reminder, benefits open enrollment for 2027 is currently open and will run through 6 p.m. on Tuesday (Nov. 10). While most benefits automatically roll forward, all benefits-eligible employees are encouraged to review their benefits and actively enroll to ensure they… November 4, 2026 Learn More
Reminder: Register for the 2026 Environmental Health and Safety Summit and Expo The 2026 Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Summit and Expo is coming up Wednesday, Nov. 11. Faculty, staff, researchers, Building Deputies and campus safety representatives are encouraged to attend and take advantage of opportunities to learn more about safety resources,… November 4, 2026 Learn More
Promotions announced as leadership changes take effect for Administrative Operations Several promotions within the Administrative Operations organization have been announced as Jay Wasson begins his role as the new senior vice president. To help facilitate a smooth leadership transition, the following promotions are now in effect. Amanda Carlson has been… November 3, 2026 Learn More
Reminder: Safe travel resources available in Indianapolis As a reminder, safe travel resources are available to those attending classes, working and living in Indianapolis. These resources include the Safe Walk and Safe Ride with Lyft programs. Safe Walk Program The Safe Walk program is available through the… November 1, 2026 Learn More
