Faculty and Staff News

Purdue projects another record-breaking class

Purdue expects its entering class of 2016 to be the largest since 2008 and anticipates a class that again breaks records for its diversity and academic profile. The projections, coming on the heels of another year of record applications, are based on the number of admitted students who paid their admissions deposit by the May 2 commitment date.

Other Stories

• Spring Fling registration deadlines approaching

• Blackboard getting a new face, and some new features, in May

• Staff memorial set for Thursday

In the Spotlight

Research points to a new treatment for pancreatic cancer

Researchers have shown how controlling cholesterol metabolism in pancreatic cancer cells reduces metastasis, pointing to a potential new treatment using drugs previously developed for atherosclerosis.

Additional News

General

• M-STEM3 500 Student Fair to feature Indianapolis 500 winner

• USDA's Indiana ag statistics now available through mobile app

• Purdue Northwest's Energy Efficiency and Reliability Center is helping municipalities, businesses advance improved street lighting

People

• Eli Lilly leader, distinguished chemical and biological engineering stalwart to receive Purdue honorary doctorates

Sports

• Women's golf aiming for NCAA bid in Alabama

• Men's basketball to host Villanova in Gavitt Games

• Ackerman-Allen Golf Course renovation update

Events

	Don't Miss It! Lectures and Guest Speakers This week's events Events for the next four weeks Ongoing series and opportunities Deadlines for faculty and staff

• Landscape Architecture capstone projects on display

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