In the spotlight

Rec Sports announces plans for temporary space, progress on project

A plan to keep plenty of recreation space open during the 2011-12 renovation and expansion of the Recreational Sports Center is now in place. At the same time, project design is moving from concepts into details. Read more...

General News

CIC Academic Leadership Program to come to Purdue

Purdue will host the Committee on Institutional Cooperation's Academic Leadership Program on April 8-10. The Academic Leadership Program is an intensive experience to develop the leadership and managerial skills of faculty who have demonstrated exceptional ability and administrative promise. Read more...

Economist: Higher corn, soybean acreage means lower prices

American agriculture's brief wheat revival appears to be over. Farmers in 2010 are expected to practice the old-fashioned religion of corn and soybeans, said a Purdue agricultural economist. Read more...

Purdue Sports

Purdue softball to honor faculty, staff at appreciation event

The Boilermaker softball team will hold a Faculty/Staff Appreciation Day and Service Day on Wednesday for its doubleheader against Ohio State. Both groups will be honored during the game and encouraged to participate in themed contests throughout. Faculty and staff will receive free admission by showing their Purdue ID at the ticket gate. The doubleheader starts at 3 p.m. at the Varsity Softball Complex. More on Wednesday's matchup and other upcoming home games is here.