Already standing out as an exemplary employer and a magnet for talent due to its commitment to academic excellence and innovation, Purdue University further advanced its strong reputation by placing top among universities with 10,000 or more employees in Forbes’ list of America’s Best Large Employers for 2024. Forbes ranked Purdue third among universities in the education category and 47th overall on its list of 600 U.S. employers with 5,000 or more employees.
The Governance and Responsible Artificial Intelligence Lab, known more commonly by its acronym GRAIL, focuses on collaborative and interdisciplinary research on AI policy, ethics and governance. Started in 2022 within the College of Liberal Arts, GRAIL is filling a gap in academic research that persists in this newest technological landscape.
Nearly 1,200 Purdue Global graduates — 679 in person, 514 virtual — celebrated completing their comeback during the Feb. 17 commencement ceremonies at the Pavilion at Toyota Music Factory in Irving, Texas. Related: View a photo gallery of the commencement ceremonies.