Purdue Today.

March 26, 2020

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Faculty and Staff News

Dooley named next Purdue University Global chancellor

President Mitch Daniels today (March 26) announced that Frank Dooley, senior vice provost for teaching and learning, has been named chancellor of Purdue University Global, effective May 1.

New Coronavirus News

From March 25: Update for faculty and staff from Vice President for HR Bill Bell
Academic deadlines extended

Coronavirus Reminders

Reminder on WL campus building access
Tenure track timetable extended
New employee orientation transitions to online format
Purdue University launches COVID-19 call center
Things you need to know about COVID-19

In the Spotlight

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Purdue economist: Three ways the proposed stimulus package could be more effective

As businesses close and unemployment rises during the coronavirus outbreak in the United States, Congress is considering a $2 trillion stimulus package that would include direct payments to Americans based on income and family size. Professor Kevin Mumford says there are three ways that direct payments could have a greater economic benefit.

General

Simple step device ready to help college students end struggles with lofted beds

Sports

2019-20 Purdue wrestling season in review
Purdue men's basketball to face West Virginia in Brooklyn

Events

Purdue has announced that university-sponsored events involving external visitors will be canceled effective March 16 through May 2. The Big Ten Conference has canceled intercollegiate athletic competition by its member universities for the spring. Those planning to attend events should check with event organizers to confirm. Events and meetings information

Purdue in the News

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

Women’s Health: The new coronavirus is more likely to spread by pre-symptomatic people than experts originally thought
Bloomberg: What scientists know (so far) about how Covid-19 spreads
Washington (Ind.) Times-Herald: Purdue Fast Start program offers giant leaps in opportunity, savings
Learning Disability Today: Autism support pets are more than companions – they’re clinical tools to enrich lives
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