In the spotlight

Purdue gains $14.9 million to expand Bindley Bioscience Center

Purdue has received $14.9 million in funding from the National Institutes of Health to expand Discovery Park's Bindley Bioscience Center for growing its cancer and life sciences research. The NIH's National Center for Research Resources is awarding the money through a federal stimulus measure for the 29,000-square-foot expansion to establish the Multidisciplinary Cancer Research Facility at Purdue. Read more...

Research News & Special Reports

Ultrasensitive imaging method uses gold-silver 'nanocages'

New research findings suggest that an experimental ultrasensitive medical imaging technique that uses a pulsed laser and tiny metallic "nanocages" might enable both the early detection and treatment of disease. Read more...

Energy being wasted grinding switchgrass smaller to improve flowability

Biofuels processors who mill switchgrass into fine bits to help its flowability should be able to save time, energy and money by not doing so, a Purdue study shows. Read more...

General News

Electric vehicle technology accelerates at Purdue

Electric vehicle technology will be on display at Purdue on Saturday and Sunday (April 17 and 18) as part of the University's Spring Fest and the inaugural Electric Vehicle Grand Prix go-kart race. Read more...

People

College of Liberal Arts names 2010 Distinguished Alumni

Purdue's College of Liberal Arts will honor five alumni Friday (April 16) during its 2010 annual awards banquet. Read more...

College of Technology to honor distinguished alumni

Purdue's College of Technology will honor five alumni Friday (April 16) during the Distinguished Technology Alumni program, part of the college's Technology Week. Read more...

Purdue Sports

2011 football schedule modified

Purdue athletics director Morgan J. Burke has announced modifications to the 2011 football schedule. The Boilermakers will play host to Kent State in the season opener Sept. 3 rather than on Sept. 24. Purdue now will have an open week Sept. 24. Read more...

Purdue to recognize 'Cradle Of Quarterbacks'

In an effort to recognize its heritage as the producer of great quarterbacks, Purdue is asking fans to participate in the selection process to determine the top 12 Boilermakers at that position. Read more...