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Featured News for Employees

University Tax Office advises staff about ARRA tax credit and W-2 forms

Most Purdue employees may notice that their 2009 W-2 form shows a substantial reduction in federal tax withholdings, compared to their 2008 W-2. The reduction results from revised tax tables issued in early 2009 as part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA), commonly referred to as the stimulus plan. Read more...

Research News & Special Reports

Insectlike 'microids' might walk, run, work in colonies

A new approach in the design of miniature, insectlike robots could lead to "microids" the size of ants that move their tiny legs and mandibles using solid-state "muscles." Read more...

General News

Purdue professor, community featured in Smithsonian magazine

Patricia Henley, professor of English, discusses how she embraced her adopted community of Lafayette in a story in the February issue of Smithsonian magazine. Read more...

Make sure your sweetie isn't a financial heartbreaker

Before you get caught up in the romance of Valentine's Day, take a moment to consider your sweetheart's financial health, says a Purdue personal finance expert. Read more...

Student arrested for alleged thefts at Recreational Sports Center

Purdue University police on Monday (Jan. 25) arrested a student for allegedly stealing personal items from locker areas at the Recreational Sports Center. Read more...

WBAA donor gift sets to include Garrison Keillor tickets

WBAA enthusiasts can now support the local radio station while getting tickets to the screening of "A Prairie Home Companion with Garrison Keillor - Live in HD" at 8 p.m. Feb. 4 at Goodrich Eastside 9 Theater. Read more...