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April 30, 2025
| TOP NEWS
Purdue Day of Giving is today!
It’s time, Boilermakers. Today is the day we make a difference for Purdue by giving back to the Old Gold and Black. We invite you to make a gift at dayofgiving.purdue.edu, get involved by using #PurdueDayofGiving on social media, participate in hourly challenges to amplify your impact and see your generosity in action through our leaderboards. Let’s make this our loudest and proudest “All hail!” yet.
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| SCHOLARLY EXCELLENCE
Blazing a new trail for early-stage innovation: Purdue announces creation of Low Institute for Therapeutics through a generous gift by Phil and Joan Low
Prostate cancer. Malaria. Influenza. All diseases one step closer to eradication thanks to the tireless, lifelong efforts of professor Philip Low. Now he’s planning to usher his world-changing innovations into a new era. The creation of the Low Institute for Therapeutics was announced Tuesday (April 29) at an event on campus. The institute will work toward accelerating lifesaving therapeutics from the lab and into the world by funding necessary early-stage trials in partnership with Purdue University and Purdue Research Foundation.
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  • Reminder: Visit Federal Funding Updates website for latest information
| EVENTS
Purdue sets Spring 2025 Commencement schedule, names honorary doctorate recipients in engineering and business
Purdue will recognize the achievements of more than 10,000 graduates, including 7,902 undergraduates, 2,086 graduate students, 220 students from professional programs and 85 students from Purdue Polytechnic Institute’s statewide programs during the spring commencement ceremonies taking place at Elliott Hall of Music on May 15-18.
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Photo recap: 68th running of the Purdue Grand Prix
Thirty-three drivers competed in “The Greatest Spectacle in College Racing” during the Purdue Grand Prix on April 26. Take a look back at the action in a photo recap.
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| THINGS TO KNOW
Grand Prix experience reveals a new career path for Purdue student
Mollie Parker grew up as a racing fan, but her first hands-on experience came when she joined Windsor Hall’s Purdue Grand Prix team. She quickly discovered a passion for the work — and a desire for a career in the racing industry. Read Mollie’s story to learn how a background in data analysis helps her make decisions for her racing team.
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FACULTY AND STAFF
  • Healthy Boiler workshop to focus on ‘Coping and Acceptance With Depression and Anxiety’
  • Next monthly support meeting for CHIP/Pivio program graduates takes place May 12
  • This week’s ‘Thumbs Up’ recipients
SPORTS
  • Big Ten unveils 2025-26 men’s basketball conference opponents
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