Purdue Today.

May 14, 2021

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Faculty and Staff News

Purdue to initiate dean search for Polytechnic Institute

Jay Akridge, provost and executive vice president for academic affairs and diversity, has announced the launch of a national search for the next dean of Purdue's Polytechnic Institute. Gary Bertoline, current dean of the Polytechnic Institute, has accepted a new role as senior vice president for Purdue Online and learning innovation.

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Purdue Teaching Academy announces 2021 inductees
Portion of Martin Jischke Drive set to close May 17 for repairs

In the Spotlight

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Purdue to welcome largest-ever incoming class this fall

The demand for a Purdue education remains higher than ever as the university expects to welcome, for the second year in a row, its largest-ever incoming class for the fall of 2021. More than 10,000 freshmen, which would be the largest class in any Big Ten school since at least 2005, are expected to arrive on campus for in-person learning this fall, with increases of both Indiana and out-of-state residents.

Additional News

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AAPI Heritage Month: Q&A with Monica Trieu in Asian American studies

As part of AAPI Heritage Month, the Asian American and Asian Resource and Cultural Center is featuring Monica M. Trieu, Purdue's first Asian American studies professor. In this Q&A, Trieu discusses her early influences and her passion for racial equality.

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Passion projects hone creativity at Purdue Polytechnic High School

Eric Martinez doesn’t remember a time when he wasn’t building things. He always enjoyed playing with Legos and K’NEX. He once tried to build his own Newton’s cradle. So when he learned of Purdue Polytechnic High School’s project-based, hands-on curriculum, he jumped at the chance to enroll.

General

Purdue for Life Foundation to assume and expand alumni engagement role

Research

Researchers in various studies looking for participants

Campus

Purdue colleges donate nearly $44,000 for local food bank
Purdue Student Farm offers vegetable season pass

People

Purdue University Global nursing students, faculty receive prestigious DAISY Awards

Sports

Big Ten announces 2021-22 men's basketball conference opponents

Bringing Our Best

Congratulations to Purdue's top students

Purdue will recognize the recipients of some of its highest student awards for the academic year during this weekend's commencement ceremonies.

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Purdue in the News

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

People: Man who spent 24 years in prison on wrongful conviction teams with professor to help other exonerees
WTHR, WISH-TV, WIBC: Purdue ‘strongly encouraging’ vaccinations before return to campus this fall
Inside INdiana Business: Purdue Engineering launches Project Bridge
Lakeshore Public Radio: Purdue students on way to solving fresh water security
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