In the spotlight

A message from President Córdova

We launch a new year and a new semester this month by celebrating Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy of giving and inclusion.

Our weeklong Walk the Talk program, a tradition begun 15 years ago, gives us a chance to reflect on Dr. King’s legacy through direct action as community volunteers and by engaging as audience members at art exhibits, lectures, and performances. If you are on campus, I hope you’ll be able to join some of these activities. If not, I hope you’ll be inspired by what is happening on campus. Read more...

Featured News for Employees

Purdue announces internal search for next provost

Purdue has formed a search advisory committee to identify internal candidates to serve as the University's next executive vice president for academic affairs and provost. Read more...

Purdue researcher to receive presidential award

A Purdue researcher will receive a prestigious Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers during a ceremony in Washington, D.C., on Wednesday (Jan. 13). Read more...

Seed grant proposals requested for research into health care delivery and improvement

The Regenstrief Center for Healthcare Engineering (RCHE) in Discovery Park is soliciting proposals for seed grants of up to $40,000 for research into health care delivery, systems, and transformation. Read more...

Research News & Special Reports

Purdue creating center for high-performance buildings at Herrick Labs

Purdue will create a $23.5 million Center for High Performance Buildings to design systems for future structures that are more environmentally and user-friendly, energy-efficient, and safe. Read more...

Purdue launches international effort to study nutrition, breast cancer

Purdue researchers are inviting scientists from around the world to collaborate on a new initiative to better understand how nutrition affects breast cancer. Read more...

Purdue tests nuclear plant design at Bowen Lab

Purdue researchers are working with Westinghouse Electric Co. to ensure that a new design for nuclear power plants will stand up to strong earthquakes. Read more...

New Web site uses video storytelling to capture Arctic life, research

Video footage of life near the North Pole can be found on a new Web site that showcases the research, climate and culture of the Arctic region. Read more...

General News

Purdue: Nike did not violate licensing agreement but should report on steps taken to improve its data processing

Purdue has determined that Nike did not breach its licensing agreement with the University when Honduran workers failed to receive full severance pay after their factory closed last January. However, the University has raised concerns about Nike's data reporting. Read more...

Events

• This week's events
• Events for the next four weeks

• WBAA, Diversity Roundtable of Greater Lafayette co-hosting town forum

• Lavish 'Opera Show' showcases celebrated arias