Faculty and Staff News

President Daniels issues open letter to Purdue community

President Mitch Daniels on Wednesday (Jan. 14) issued his open letter to the Purdue community. Daniels has sent an open letter at the beginning of each year since he became Purdue's president to outline his vision for the coming year and summarize some key accomplishments from the past. This letter was sent to all Purdue faculty, staff, students and alumni.

Other Stories

Quality of Work Environment Initiative continues with new programs, training initiatives

Participant fee reduced for Fidelity retirement plans

Software can assist Purdue Web developers, boost Web accessibility at no cost to departments

In the Spotlight

Children need to sleep more, eat better and tune out

Health experts agree that far too many children in the United States are obese; and every new obesity study only reveals more about its negative, lifelong consequences. The good news is that this is fixable; the bad news is that the fix is not easy. Blake Jones, assistant professor of human development and family studies, explores obesity in children and says that a big step toward conquering the problem is, quite simply, a good night's sleep.

Additional News

Research

Meteorite material born in molten spray as embryo planets collided

Researchers in various studies looking for participants

People

Purdue nursing prof named executive chair of APHA governing council

Reed to receive Purdue's Dreamer Award

General

Purdue Chao Center to increase pharmaceutical production, collaborate with health services firm

Purdue in the News

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

R&D Magazine, Photonics, Phys.org: Single-photon emission enhancement

Chicago Tribune: Editorial: U. of I. looks to freeze tuition. Take a cue from Purdue. (Subscription required for viewing)

Institute of Politics - University of Chicago: Watch: Mitch Daniels on higher education affordability

Wall Street Journal: College football playoff: When Alabama and Ohio State turned down Pasadena

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