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August 2022 - Provost's Web Letter

Provost Jay Akridge
"This promises to be an exciting,
historic academic year ..."
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System-wide forum to focus on student success and belonging

System-wide forum to focus on student success and belonging

All employees are invited to attend the 2022 System-Wide Virtual Forum, on Sept. 29. This year’s theme is “Meeting students where they are: Promoting learner-centered success and belonging.”

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A Conversation with new Faculty Senate Chair, Colleen Brady

A Conversation with new Faculty Senate Chair, Colleen Brady

As part of our new series, called Conversations, we get to know more about the 2022-23 Senate Chair.

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Innovation Hub awards first round of grants

Innovation Hub awards first round of grants

The Innovation Hub, funded by the Lilly Endowment, has announced the awards for its inaugural round of Innovation grants on the West Lafayette campus.

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Finalists for director of the Black Cultural Center to give public talks

Finalists for director of the Black Cultural Center to give public talks

The search committee for the new director of Purdue’s BCC is set to host finalists on campus.

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New PGSG President ready for busy year

New PGSG President ready for busy year

Alex Seto, a fifth-year computer science Ph.D. student, has had plenty of preparation for his new role as president of the Purdue Graduate Student Government.

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Trustees ratify named positions

Trustees ratify named positions

Earlier this month, the Board of Trustees ratified two named positions – one faculty and one administrative.

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Purdue honored as a top producer of Fulbright Scholars

Purdue honored as a top producer of Fulbright Scholars

Purdue, West Lafayette, continues to be a top producer of Fulbright Scholars among R1 institutions.

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Civics Literacy requirement enters second year

Civics Literacy requirement enters second year

Now in its second year, the Civics Literacy graduation requirement is gaining ground.

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Purdue University and Indiana University to realign Indy campuses

Purdue University and Indiana University to realign Indy campuses

Earlier this month, Purdue and IU entered into a memorandum of understanding to re-envision the IUPUI campus in Indianapolis.

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Just what is the “Data Mine?”

Just what is “The Data Mine?”

You’ve likely heard about the living-learning community called The Data Mine. But what’s so special about it?

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Important news from across campus...

Important news from across campus...

It’s been a busy summer in West Lafayette. Here’s some news that you might have missed.

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