In the spotlight

A message from President Córdova

"Launching tomorrow's leaders" is not just a line in our "New Synergies" strategic plan. It is an idea we put into action each day in ways large and small. Read more...

5 Students Who Lead

This month, "5 Students Who …" is putting the spotlight on five students who demonstrate their leadership skills through their commitment, enthusiasm, perseverance and a humble heart to learn from any situation. From student organizations to international initiatives, these students' leadership roles pioneered the way to make ideas happen, and thus enabled their peers to pursue their dreams, learn more and do more. Read more...

Featured News for Employees

Common Reading Program invites book suggestions for 2011-12

Faculty, staff, students, and community members are invited to suggest a book to be used with incoming students for 2011-12. This book will be the third selected as part of Purdue's Common Reading Program. Read more...

Registration still available for class on elder care issues

There's still time to sign up for the Adult Children -- Aging Parents class being offered by WorkLife Programs. The class begins Thursday (Sept. 2). Read more...

Research News & Special Reports

New pump created for microneedle drug-delivery patch

Purdue researchers have developed a new type of pump for drug-delivery patches that might use arrays of "microneedles" to deliver a wider range of medications than now possible with conventional patches. Read more...

Study: Economics pose challenge to corncob biofuel future

Corncobs could provide a future energy source, but farmers would have to receive a much higher price than previously thought to cover their costs and turn a profit, according to a Purdue study. Read more...

General News

Purdue TAP awards free business services to Private Fleet Backhaul as part of Indiana Companies to Watch initiative

Purdue's Technical Assistance Program is awarding 80 hours of free business services valued at $10,000 to Anderson, Ind.-based Private Fleet Backhaul LLC as part of the 2010 Indiana Companies to Watch initiative. Read more...

Purdue Sports

Purdue announces release of Boilermaker browser theme

Intercollegiate Athletics, in partnership with CBSSports.com College Network, introduces the Purdue Boilermakers browser themes. The browser themes are unique applications with their visual immersion of the browser and integrated content and functionality. Read more...

Events

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

• Krannert Executive Forum speakers announced
• Purdue to bring peer institutions together for future graduate students
• Author to speak at Purdue on human-pet connection
• Hindustani Instrumental Concert will feature Grammy winner