When avian influenza surged across Indiana in winter and spring 2025, Purdue Veterinary Medicine’s “disease detectives” — including DVM alum Kyle Shipman and state partners — sprang into action. Together with the Indiana Animal Disease Diagnostic Laboratory, they helped coordinate rapid testing, surveillance and response efforts to protect Indiana’s flocks. Read how these collaborations safeguarded animal health.
“Discourses of Globalisation and Citizenship Education” explores how technology and collaborative online learning influence citizenship education and teacher training, ultimately aiming to foster intercultural dialogue and reimagine citizenship education for democracy and equality. Edited by Anatoli Rapoport, professor of curriculum and instruction, the book provides an overview of education policy changes in globalization and citizenship education.
Jenna Rickus, senior vice provost for teaching and learning at Purdue, has been awarded the Michael C. Holen Pacesetter Award by the National Academic Advising Association. NACADA is an international nonprofit association that represents and supports academic advising professionals across higher education.
Purdue invites all Boilermaker fans to help celebrate the educators who play a vital role in shaping our community’s future generations. The Golden Hammer Educator Appreciation football game will take place Aug. 30 during Purdue’s season opener against Ball State University.
The Purdue Board of Trustees on Friday (Aug. 8) approved the purchase of real estate at 518-520 Indiana Ave. in Indianapolis from the Purdue Research Foundation to serve as a Student Center for the Indianapolis location. The two-story, 25,000-square-foot facility will open for the fall semester and operate similarly to the Krach Leadership Center in West Lafayette.
