Could a natural brake on cancer be used to stop the disease? Researchers led by a team at Purdue are exploring a molecular mechanism that curbs the breakneck cell division associated with cancer. Their work opens the door to developing drugs that capitalize on the mechanism’s effects.
“Wildlife Science Education for Grades 3-12” is a new resource on wildlife education that encourages and guides youth to learn about the wildlife around them by using hands-on, activity-based learning. Co-written by Natalie Carroll, professor of agricultural sciences education and communication, the book provides lessons tailored for students from upper elementary through high school. This work prepares students for university-level topics and serves as a key resource for adults who work with youth.
The American Chemical Society has announced national awards for 2026, which includes two faculty from Purdue. Philip Low, Presidential Scholar for Drug Discovery and the Ralph C. Corley Distinguished Professor of Chemistry, was recognized with the Alfred Burger Award in Medicinal Chemistry. Christopher Uyeda, the Herbert C. Brown Chair in Chemistry, received the Arthur C. Cope Scholar Award.
Purdue’s Visionary Voices series, hosted by Arvind Raman, the John A. Edwardson Dean of the College of Engineering, will welcome Jennifer Rumsey (BSME ’96), chair and CEO of Cummins Inc., for a dynamic conversation at 7 p.m. Sept. 11 at Stewart Center’s Fowler Hall.
Purdue honored local educators during the Golden Hammer Educator Appreciation football game Saturday (Aug. 30). More than 25 educators were honored, including community nominees for Teacher of the Year and the Golden Apple Award, along with nominated outstanding educators from early learning centers. In addition, educators from Tippecanoe County and surrounding areas joined the Ross-Ade crowd of nearly 54,000, taking advantage of discounted tickets to be part of the celebration.
With 25 years of military experience, Alan E. Thomas Jr. is currently a senior enlisted advisor for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Transatlantic Expeditionary District. As a highly accomplished and celebrated service member who wanted to take the next step in his career, he decided to move forward with a bachelor’s degree in professional studies from Purdue Global. In this Q&A, learn about his inspiring journey and how his degree takes him one step further as a determined, thoughtful leader.
