Patent-pending imaging technologies created in Purdue University’s College of Engineering could be developed and commercialized for applications as diverse as medical imaging, autonomous navigation, surveillance, microscopy and advanced manufacturing.
Nicole Richardson Hicks, a 2021 Purdue Global alumna and the keynote speaker at Saturday’s (May 3) commencement ceremonies, shared her message to 2,654 graduates — 1,830 in person and 824 participating in two virtual ceremonies, a record high for a Purdue Global commencement weekend. More than 12,000 guests, faculty and staff attended the in-person ceremonies at Purdue’s Elliott Hall of Music in West Lafayette. Related: Purdue Global commencement photo gallery
Purdue University, the Information Technology and Innovation Foundation and the National Institute for Pharmaceutical Technology and Education will hold the “Making Medicines in America” summit Wednesday (May 7) in Washington, D.C. Top leaders in AI, pharmaceutical manufacturing and public policy will discuss steps the United States must take to lead in next-generation drug manufacturing. Purdue President Mung Chiang will moderate the panel. Register to watch the summit online.
For us, it’s all about warmth — being able to venture back outside and enjoy campus activities with friends. These springtime activities are featured in our newest “Sounds of Purdue” video. Listen for the familiar strains of “Hail Purdue” echoing across campus during commencement and the roar of engines at Purdue’s Grand Prix. And pay attention to the rasp of a skateboard gliding down the sidewalk, the trickling of fountains and the shuffle of cards during a game played among students on the Purdue Mall.
