The U.S. Department of Commerce announced today that it has agreed to a preliminary memorandum of terms with SK hynix to provide up to $450 million in direct funding, and an additional loan of up to $500 million, to support high-bandwidth-memory production and advanced packaging research and development for AI supply chain security in the U.S. The announcement also promises to create more than 800 new jobs in Indiana.
Purdue Research Foundation President Brian Edelman has announced that he will step down after nearly 10 years with the Foundation. A national search will be launched to identify the Foundation’s next leader. Edelman’s accomplishments at PRF reflect his steadfast commitment to forging the future for innovation, connection, commercialization and placemaking at Purdue.
To face the world’s most pressing challenges, Purdue University has committed its signature strengths in science and technology to creating a leading research and education program in physical AI — the application of artificial intelligence to our physical world.
More than 1,700 graduating students took their next giant leap during Purdue University’s two summer commencement ceremonies at Elliott Hall of Music on Aug. 3. Of those who walked across the stage at the weekend’s ceremonies, 634 were undergraduates, 1,065 were graduate students, and 12 were students from Purdue Polytechnic’s statewide programs.
It takes an excellent staff to build an outstanding workforce, from managing job requisitions to identifying top-tier talent and implementing innovative training programs. Human Resources’ Talent Acquisition team always strives to recruit, hire and onboard employees who lift the university to new heights.
With an emphasis on the sustainability of world-class health plans and flexibility for employees, the Purdue University Board of Trustees recently approved 2025 health plans, which will have a modest employee premium increase. The plans for 2025 align with the university’s strategic approach to health care and the Healthy Boiler Wellness Program, and they were designed as part of Purdue’s ongoing goal of improving population health.
