Purdue University and the country of Panama have signed a memorandum of understanding to enhance educational opportunities and workforce development, placing special emphasis on developing and strengthening the Central American nation’s semiconductor industry. The MOU also seeks to create training programs, research opportunities and academic exchanges in critical areas, including cybersecurity, supply chain management, emerging technologies and other fields relevant to the training and development of Panama’s workforce.
“A Posthumous History of José Martí: The Apostle and His Afterlife” by Alfred J. Lopez, professor and head of the English department, focuses on Martí’s posthumous legacy and his lasting influence on succeeding generations of Cubans on the island and abroad. Over 120 years after his death on a Cuban battlefield in 1895, Martí studies have long been the contested property of opposing sides in an ongoing ideological battle. Related: A list of recently published Purdue authors
is also available online.
Work on several capital projects will continue on the West Lafayette campus as another academic year gets underway. Read more about the road, sidewalk and parking restrictions that are in place this fall.
In the newest episode of “This Is Purdue,” learn more about the research of Preeti Sivasankar, Purdue University’s vice president for research innovation and a professor in the Department of Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences. Related: Watch the full video on YouTube.
