Faculty and Staff News

Eric Barker named College of Pharmacy dean

Eric L. Barker will become dean of Purdue University’s College of Pharmacy, effective July 1. Barker is a professor of medicinal chemistry and molecular pharmacology and has served as associate dean for research in Purdue's College of Pharmacy since 2010.

Other Stories

• Best-selling author to speak today as part of Presidential Lecture Series

• APSAC Excellence Award nominations invited

In the Spotlight

EVPRP social media accounts featuring 31 Purdue women

From promoting gender equality and women's empowerment in developing countries to pioneering new techniques in biofuels production, Purdue women researchers are striving to make the world a better place. Once again, in conjunction with Women's History Month, 31 Purdue women researchers both past and present — including Professor Patrice Buzzanell (pictured) — will be featured this month on the Office of the Executive Vice President for Research and Partnerships' (EVPRP) social media accounts.

Additional News

Research

• Language learning robot could advance autonomous vehicles, help emergency responders in the future

General

• WBAA to host membership drive in March

• Career assessment services to be offered for high schoolers

• Purdue prof to help mark first Baby Sleep Day today

• Purdue and Oscar Winski leading community electronics recycling events this week

People

• Distinguished alumni honored in College of Engineering event

Sports

• Men's basketball captures 23rd Big Ten title with win over Indiana

• Women’s basketball's Morrissette named first-team All-Big Ten

• Charlton again Big Ten Track Athlete of the Championships

Purdue in the News

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

• Science Magazine: Is a new class of painkillers on the horizon?

• Journal & Courier, WLFI: Purdue partnership highlights free online education

• Journal & Courier: Former Mackey Arena usher celebrates a century

Events

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