In the march of metastasis, a molecular trail of crumbs guides some cancer cells from the primary tumor to establish new colonies within the body. The trail is part of an intricate cellular signaling system critical to immune response that Purdue scientists are deciphering to better understand how it could be used to address multiple diseases, including cancer.
In “A Terrifying Brush With Optimism,” English professor Brian Leung shares a collection of new and selected works of fiction and nonfiction. In a cultural moment where folks are stripped of their dignity or shed it willingly, the figures in this book wonder at the utility of maintaining their own.
Purdue professor Nicole Key has been awarded the 2025 Ground Testing Award by the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics. She received her award at the 2025 AIAA Aviation Forum and 2025 ASCEND alongside other recipients at the prestigious awards ceremony.
Celebrate the vibrant cultures of the world at the 30th annual West Lafayette Global Fest Saturday near the Sonya L. Margerum City Hall and West Lafayette Public Library. This lively, family-friendly event brings the community together for a full day of international music, delicious global cuisine, and hands-on cultural activities and exhibits.
This fall, Administrative Operations is launching a new storytelling campaign: We Power Purdue. Through video features released throughout the semester, the campaign will spotlight individuals like Cathy Alkire — people whose work is often behind the scenes but essential to making Purdue run smoothly. Find out more about Alkire, a horticulture specialist with Grounds since 1989, whose colorful campus landscapes have become a backdrop for countless photos, memories and everyday walks across Purdue.
