The Purdue men’s basketball team used a fast start to roll to a 76-62 win over McNeese State Saturday (March 22) in the second round of the NCAA Tournament. For the second straight season, the Boilermakers advanced to the Sweet 16 — where they will meet top-seeded Houston on Friday (March 28) in Indianapolis. Related: View the photo gallery of Purdue’s win over McNeese.
Purdue wrestling closed its breakthrough season with a 13th-place finish at the 2025 NCAA Championships and two All-Americans on the national podium. Sophomore Joey Blaze became Purdue's youngest national finalist in at least 75 years, and redshirt-senior Matt Ramos tied the program record of 14 career NCAA tournament wins.
Although evolution should optimize all biological processes, scientists like Xing Liu in Purdue Biochemistry still find seemingly inefficient or redundant mechanisms in place. Discover her tale of the two proteins, CAND1 and CAND2.
Winners of the 2025 teaching awards — Outstanding Undergraduate Teaching Award in Memory of Charles B. Murphy, the Exceptional Early Career Award and the Excellence in Instruction Award for Lecturers — will be announced this week and the week of March 31. The awards are given to faculty and lecturers at the West Lafayette location and in Purdue Polytechnic Institute Statewide Programs.
The latest episode of “This Is Purdue” podcast features Dan Kiermaier, head groundskeeper for the Chicago Cubs. Kiermaier is living out his dream career — one that would make his 10-year-old self extremely proud. Every day, he uses his Purdue degree in turf management and science to maintain the safety, playability and historic atmosphere of one of sport’s most iconic venues — Wrigley Field.
Purdue University’s vision is clear: to build a better world, together. Every giant leap brings us closer to a future of innovation, collaboration and excellence. Watch the full interactive video to see how we’re turning vision into reality. This is the second chapter of five in our Purdue Primer video series — follow along as the story unfolds.
Janice’s (Physics and Astronomy) sincere care for her students, great sense of humor and exhaustive knowledge of curriculum make her a huge asset to the Department of Physics and Astronomy. Even during this busy time of year, she makes time for drop-in appointments and time to encourage colleagues like me. She is the best! — Lindsey Eggold (College of Pharmacy)
