October 2022 - Provost's Web Letter

Teams make recommendations as Purdue in Indianapolis moves forward

The process of alignment continues at IUPUI as Purdue and IU are moving to establish two separate and fully autonomous institutions in Indianapolis by the start of fall semester, 2024.

Conversation with Provost and Boilermaker,
Jay Akridge

As he prepares for this next chapter, we talk with Provost, Jay Akridge.

John Martinson Honors College continues pursuit of transformative education

Two new initiatives in the John Martinson Honors College aim to create students who are world-ready and prepared for leadership in both their communities and their professions.

Beth Fines joins Innovation Hub as managing director

Beth Fines, who recently was hired as managing director of Purdue’s Innovation Hub, brings a passion for student life and academic affairs to her new role at Purdue.

New space for Purdue’s writing lab supports technology and active learning needs

The Krach Leadership Center is the new home for the faculty, staff and writing consultants who are the driving force behind the Purdue OWL (Purdue’s On-Campus Writing Lab). The lab continues to serve record numbers of writers from every corner of the world.

Purdue academic advisors receive prestigious recognition

Three Purdue advisors have been recognized by NACADA - the global community for academic advising. The awardees were recognized at the organization’s annual conference last month.

Purdue Entrepreneurship program
climbs the rankings

Purdue’s ‘Best of the Best’ LGBTQ Center gets new location and expanded space

Staff and students at Purdue’s LGBTQ Center are busy packing and preparing for a December move to their new location in the center of student activity next to the Hicks undergraduate library.

Campus community invited
to a commemorative event

The renowned University choir from Morgan State University in Baltimore, Maryland will be the featured performers at Purdue’s annual commemoration of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Renee Thomas named to Indiana Arts Commission

Renee Thomas, associate vice provost for diversity, inclusion and belonging has been named to the Indiana Arts Commission. Thomas was appointed to the role by Indiana Governor, Eric Holcomb and will serve until June 30, 2024.

Important news from across campus...

Although the semester is winding down, Boilermakers never do. Here’s some news from across campus, in case you missed it.