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Building Purdue Intercollegiate Athletics

Beyond the facelift that accompanies upgraded facilities on campus, Purdue Intercollegiate Athletics is committed to achieving top-25 competitiveness alongside classroom excellence in all sports. Seven of 14 varsity head coaches are Purdue alumni, and all are revamping recruiting efforts -- both close to home, nationally and internationally -- to best suit the needs of their teams. As the end-of-summer construction closes in on the final stages of the Mackey Arena renovation, athletics director Morgan Burke and a few coaches weigh in on the various Boilermaker teams. Read more...

Featured News for Employees

Purdue dean named provost at Montana State University Billings

Montana State University Billings has named Mark Pagano, Purdue's dean of continuing education and conferences, as its new provost and academic vice chancellor. Read more...

Purdue to help bring advanced digital resources, services and expertise to researchers

Purdue researchers will benefit from a group of campus experts who can help them tap the plethora of resources available through the new Extreme Science and Engineering Discovery Environment (XSEDE). Read more...

Everyday Wellness: Reduce the weight, reduce the risk

Being overweight or obese has been associated with increased risk for several conditions, including stroke, diabetes and gallbladder disease. The good news is that losing weight and improving your health is achievable. Losing even 5 percent of your body weight can lower your health risks for weight-related disease. Purdue can help with counseling and coaching services. 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

Award recognizes Purdue diversity initiative

Purdue has received a SunGard Higher Education Innovation Award for a diversity initiative led by Housing and Food Services and the Office of the Vice President of Human Resources. Read more...

Purdue summer commencement to be shown live on TV, Internet

Summer commencement ceremonies at Purdue's West Lafayette campus will be broadcast live for television and Internet audiences. Read more...

Purdue, community join U.S. president's challenge for military, families

Purdue groups and members of faith-based organizations in Greater Lafayette have been selected to join President Barack Obama's Interfaith and Community Service Challenge to aid service members, veterans and their families. Read more...

Exhibits, crop report among Purdue Ag events at state fair

Educational displays about bedbugs, grain bin safety and how veterinary medicine can advance human health will be featured among Purdue exhibits Aug. 5-21 at the Indiana State Fair. Read more...

Purdue Sports

Twelve swimmers, Purdue teams earn academic recognition

The Purdue swimming and diving teams, as well as 12 swimmers individually, have been recognized for their academic excellence during the 2010-11 school year by the College Swimming Coaches Association of America. Read more...

Volleyball set for pair of preseason scrimmages

Purdue volleyball will offer fans a couple of early previews of the 2011 team with scrimmages on Aug. 14 and 20. Read more...

Boilermakers set to hold storefront spirit contest

Purdue Athletics is set to hold the inaugural Purdue Storefront Spirit Contest in conjunction with the 2011 Boilermaker Football season. Read more...

For more information on Purdue sports, go to www.purduesports.com.

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