In the spotlight

Graduate student writes for awareness and acceptance

Purdue presented four Focus Awards on March 1 for outstanding contributions to furthering the University's commitment to disability accessibility and diversity. Today, Purdue Today is featuring the student recipient, Alex Camarota, graduate student in the Master of Fine Arts program for creative writing. Read more...

Research News & Special Reports

Researchers in various studies looking for participants

Here is a list of research studies that currently are looking for participants. Read more...

General News

Purdue Extended Campus reflects growth of conferences, continuing education

Purdue, with a century-long tradition of providing conferences and continuing education, has renamed the area responsible for that effort. Continuing Education and Conferences will now be known as Purdue Extended Campus. Read more...

Commodity markets up after initial fall from crises in Japan

Commodity prices are back on the rise after they fell quickly in reaction to the earthquake, tsunami and nuclear crisis in Japan, Purdue Extension agricultural economist Chris Hurt said. Read more...

Finalists selected for inaugural Nanotechnology New Ventures Competition

Five teams have been selected as finalists for Friday's (March 25) Nanotechnology New Ventures Competition, an inaugural business plan competition led by Purdue and the University of Notre Dame with prizes totaling $57,000. Read more...

Purdue participates in Statewide Service Event

Purdue Mortar Board members, in coordination with several other Mortar Board chapters across the state, will participate in the first Statewide Service Event. Read more...

Free screenings at Purdue to test hearing, speech and language

Purdue's M.D. Steer Audiology and Speech-Language Clinics are offering free hearing, speech and language screenings on March 29. Read more...

Purdue Sports

Three Purdue divers set for NCAA Championships

Three Purdue divers -- David Boudia, Danny Cox and J.P. Perez -- will close out their collegiate careers this week by returning to competition at the NCAA Championships, hosted by the University of Minnesota. Read more...

Annual Black & Gold football game slated for April 9

The Purdue football team will stage its annual Black & Gold Game at 1 p.m. April 9 in Ross-Ade Stadium. Stadium gates open at noon for the free event. Read more...

Registration for volleyball team, individual skills camps is open

The Purdue volleyball team and coaching staff will invest in the future of the sport when they offer six camps for a variety of ages and skill sets in July. Registration for all camps is open and available online. Read more...

Events

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

• Thermodynamics expert to present ChemE's Kelly Lectures

• Liberal Arts speakers to discuss protests in Middle East, North Africa

• State official to discuss student assessment and achievement