Purdue University’s laser focus on excellence and affordability once again has translated into record enrollment numbers for the fall 2024 semester, as increasing demand for a Purdue education set new records in applicant numbers and produced a yield rate — of prospective new students accepting their offers — significantly higher than it has been in a decade.
Leaders from Purdue University and the U.S. Department of Energy’s Argonne National Laboratory signed a memorandum of understanding Monday (Sept. 9) to promote collaborative research in areas of common scientific and technical interests including microelectronics, quantum information science, materials science, nuclear science and engineering, computing, and energy storage materials and recycling.
Purdue University’s Transportation and Autonomous Systems Institute (TASI) in Indianapolis is continuing to work toward enhancing safety for drivers, pedestrians, cyclists and other vulnerable road users such as e-scooter riders. Through collaboration and partnership with academics, industry, government and other organizations, Purdue teams at TASI conduct world-class research in connected and autonomous vehicles and intelligent transportation systems, driving innovation through safety discoveries.
A campuswide kickoff of the 2024 Purdue United Way campaign will take place from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Sept. 24 at Purdue Mall. Along with members of the campaign team, Purdue Pete, the Golduster Dance Team and the Boilermaker Xtra Special will join the celebration. All donations will go directly to the university's campaign.
Casey Stultz’s Purdue fan cave is running out of space. The walls are covered not just with autographs, jerseys, photos and other Boilermaker athletics memorabilia, but also with many nonsports items that celebrate the university he has cheered for since childhood. Meet Stultz and learn about the many unique items on display in his fan cave.
