Purdue Today.

December 21, 2022

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Faculty and Staff News

Purdue names new provost, executive vice president for research, and additional leadership updates for January

As the Fall 2022 semester ends at Purdue and the university prepares for a new president on Jan. 1, President-elect Mung Chiang announced Tuesday (Dec. 20) several updates to the university leadership team and a new structure for research and partnerships at Purdue.

Things to Know

Immediately report water leaks, other issues related to cold weather
Parking restrictions for upcoming home basketball games
Campus building access and operational adjustments through Jan. 2
Reminder: 2022 winter recess
Purdue Today announces semester break schedule, new daily publication
Most parking garage top levels to be closed through Jan. 6

Things to Do

Virtual HealthKick program to focus on physical activity, nutrition, more; register by Jan. 4

In the Spotlight

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Memorable moments of 2022

As the year draws to a close, Purdue photographers and videographers from across campus share some of their most memorable work from 2022. Share the news: Facebook, Twitter

Additional News

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Why Purdue is unique among land-grant institutions

Purdue’s Integrated Digital Forestry Initiative is an example of the multidisciplinary collaboration that sets Purdue apart from its land-grant peers. Partners from across campus are providing their expertise to the project, which aims to have a global impact by digitally monitoring, measuring and preserving our forests. Purdue’s unique focus on collaborative, multidisciplinary research fulfills its land-grant charge by responding to society’s most pressing issues. Share the news: Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn

Deborah Knapp

Man’s best friend leads the way to early cancer detection

Cancer strikes without warning, and there is no surefire way to predict who will develop it. That tragedy holds true for both humans and their closest domestic companions: dogs. A canine cancer scientist in the College of Veterinary Medicine is working to take the first steps to make a serious form of cancer in dogs — one with analogues to human health — easier to detect and treat before it has become more advanced. Share the news: Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn

Research

CHE's ViPER group hopes to set new Guinness World Records title for the lowest temperature to charge a lithium-ion battery

Teaching and Learning

Purdue offering new fully online Master of Science in International Agribusiness

People

Chen named director of Purdue's Birck Nanotechnology Center
John Baugh announced as 2022 Hovde Award recipient

Events

Purdue University Events Calendar

Bringing Our Best

Photo gallery: Winter 2022 Commencement

Years of persistence and thousands of small steps together culminated for nearly 3,000 Boilermakers at Purdue’s three Winter 2022 Commencement ceremonies Dec. 17-18 in Elliott Hall of Music. Share the news: Facebook, Twitter

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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.

WRTV, Inside INdiana Business, FOX-TV (Binghamtom, N.Y.): FDA approves Purdue-developed drug for lung cancer
WTVW-TV (Evansville): Expert suggests best books for children in 2022
Lafayette Journal & Courier: Purdue University appoints Brad Anderson as new fire chief
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