Purdue Today.

July 18, 2022

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Persistent Pursuit

Faculty and Staff News

Networks, providers and programs in place to benefit physical health, more

Purdue has created a system of networks, providers and programs dedicated to making health care easier – and more personal – via a two-dimensional structure made of the Healthy Boiler Program and the University’s smarter approach to health care philosophy. Purdue is committed to providing access to top-quality care that is affordable, convenient and effective.

Things to Know

Purdue’s decade-long tuition freeze, record enrollment levels help counter state’s trending drop in college-going rate
Employees with federal student loan debt may be eligible for forgiveness
Four Winds digital signs to receive software updates
This week's 'Thumbs Up' recipients

Things to Do

Upcoming wellness program to focus on strength training; register by Tuesday
Proposals being accepted for Purdue Global Village conference
Retirement reception to honor PUPD Chief John Cox on July 27

In the Spotlight

Preeti Sivasankar

Facilitating communication across generations

Through their teaching, research and clinical work, the experts in Purdue’s Department of Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences address a variety of factors in patients from infancy to old age. They always pursue the same goal: to improve the quality of life among those who struggle to communicate.

Additional News

Jacob Pactor

Empowering PPHS students and Indy’s east side for future success

Part of what excites Jacob Pactor about working as principal at Purdue Polytechnic High School Schweitzer Center at Englewood is being surrounded by other creative educators. Their innovative approaches help students conquer problems and prepare them to be successful in college and beyond.

Purdue tattoo

What’s more permanent than a tattoo? The answer: Purdue pride.

Since its founding in 1869, Purdue University has garnered many students, alumni and fans of the institution that they call home. For these individuals, Purdue made an impact on their hearts and souls. Read more about the people with Purdue tattoos and why they show their pride permanently.

Research

Research shows high self-control is seen as dehumanizing

Campus

Discovery Park District announces DURI projects for Fall 2022; student applications being accepted through Thursday

Sports

Purdue Football Fan Day set for Aug. 5
Top academic achievers honored as Big Ten Distinguished Scholars

Bringing Our Best

5 officers promoted at PUPD pinning ceremony

The Purdue University Police Department in June marked the promotion of five officers with a pinning ceremony. Family members and representatives from surrounding law enforcement agencies were present as the officers were sworn into their new positions.

Purdue police officers

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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.

Popular Science: Let’s talk about how planes fly
Chalkbeat New York: To expand NYC's 'gifted' programs, one nonprofit turns to after school
WXIN/WTTV: Purdue researchers are developing pavement that can charge electric vehicles as they drive
Inside INdiana Business: Purdue professor to study images from new space telescope
WLFI: Purdue cancer research lab receives $8.5 million estate gift
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