January 29, 2015

Faculty and Staff News

University policy update

The Executive Policy Review Group took action recently on three policies, which are effective today (Jan. 29).

In the Spotlight

Purdue animal scientists like Shihuan Kuang (above) are advancing knowledge of muscle science, which has important implications for meat production and human health. Kuang's work focuses on how muscles develop and regenerate as well as the functions they play in communication — how they respond to neurons and how they transmit messages via hormones to other tissues and organs. Read more about his research in Agricultures Magazine.

Additional News

General

Purdue Libraries named 2015 ACRL Excellence in University Library Award winner

Nominations sought for Roberts, Ross graduation awards

Grants available to students for service projects

Purdue in the News

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

Wall Street Journal: How student debt harms the economy (Subscription required for viewing)

CNBC: Student debt crushes innovation: College president

Forbes: Mitch Daniels: A college president who does not tax and spend

HealthCanal: Drug combo suppresses growth of late-stage prostate cancer tumors

EHS Today: Keeping illness out of the workplace

Events


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National manufacturing association to kick off U.S. tour at Purdue

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