Faculty and Staff News

Purdue to join alliance for improving
student success

President Mitch Daniels on Tuesday (Sept. 16) will be part of an announcement and discussion about the new University Innovation Alliance, a consortium of 11 large public research universities working together to improve student success for all students.

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Recap of University Senate's Sept. 8 meeting

Purdue United Way social media contest kicks off with first clue

This week's 'Thumbs Up' recipients

In the Spotlight

Should the big data revolution be feared? Professor says it’s all in the numbers

Recent improvements in statistical computational methods have resulted in machine-learning systems that can provide useful insights to diverse industries. Some question whether big data will lead to big trouble, but Jennifer Neville, an associate professor with a joint appointment in the departments of Computer Science and Statistics, says big data's potential for good vastly exceeds its potential pitfalls. Neville will discuss this topic on Thursday (Sept. 18) during a conference at Purdue called "Dawn or Doom: The New Technology Explosion."

Additional News

General

Whirlpool, Purdue unveil ultra-energy-efficient ReNEWW house  »

Purdue Family Health Clinics in Carroll and White Counties earn national recognition

Sports

Women's golf set to open 2014-15 season

Purdue in the News

Here is a sampling of recent news reports about Purdue from media across the nation and the world.

NPR: Why the U.S. chills its eggs and most of the world doesn't

Phys.org: Friend or foe? Robots could be either. You might even marry one

USA Today: Grow-in-the-dark plants could spark the next Green Revolution

Richmond Palladium-Item: Daniels: Purdue and Notre Dame rivals on field, partners off

Events

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Upcoming Neon Trees concert at Purdue postponed due to illness

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