Ukrainian doctoral student Tetiana “Tanya” Gordiienko fights back the emotions as she describes how life has dramatically changed in Kyiv since Feb. 24. That fateful day, Russia’s military invaded Ukraine, triggering a refugee crisis and forcing the shuttering of all activities around the capital city, including where Gordiienko is pursuing a doctorate in media and communication at the National University of Kyiv-Mohyla Academy. Now, Purdue University will play an essential role for Gordiienko toward completing her PhD when she arrives next month as one of 20 individuals through Purdue’s Ukrainian Scholars Initiative.