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October 13, 2025
| SCHOLARLY EXCELLENCE
Douglas Comer, Distinguished Professor of Computer Science and a professor of electrical and computer engineering (courtesy), and his published book “Operating System Design: The Xinu Approach.”
In Print: ‘Operating System Design: The Xinu Approach’
Douglas Comer, Distinguished Professor of Computer Science and professor of electrical and computer engineering (courtesy), has released the third edition of “Operating System Design: The Xinu Approach.” Continuing his legacy of writing foundational texts, Comer’s guide makes the complex subject of operating systems clear and accessible by building a complete system from the ground up. This updated edition adds crucial new chapters on multicore systems and pipe mechanisms.
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Mustafah Abdallah wearing a blue shirt with a Purdue University logo is sitting in front of a whiteboard. The left side of the image has a black background with white and yellow text that reads "Mustafah Abdallah How To: Strong Passwords". The man's face is blurred.
Video: Dos and don'ts for stronger passwords
Mustafa Abdallah, professor of computer and information technology, explains what people should and shouldn’t do when creating passwords. Thanks to ever-evolving cybersecurity threats, what is considered a strong password today may not be considered a strong password in the future.
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| AWARDS & RECOGNITION
Kingsly Ambrose in the Agricultural Particulates Lab at FLEX in West Lafayette, Indiana.
ABE professor Ambrose recognized for advancing ag safety and health
Kingsly Ambrose, a professor in the Department of Agricultural and Biological Engineering, was recently honored with the SMV Technologies Ergonomics, Safety and Health Award from the American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers at its international meeting last month. This prestigious award celebrates outstanding contributions — including exemplary performance, product or program innovation, impactful research, educational initiatives, or published works — that advance agricultural and biological safety and health.
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Purdue Brand Studio honored for excellence in content marketing, social media
Purdue Brand Studio — the university’s full-service, in-house marketing agency — earned top honors for Purdue University and Purdue Global campaigns across seven categories at Ragan’s PR Daily 2025 Social Media & Digital Awards and Content Marketing Awards, held Sept. 25 in New York City. 
| EVENTS
Stylized photo of the Mackey Arena dome with copy reading “Something is Coming” and “Victories & Heroes: Your Campaign for Purdue.”
Registration open for Oct. 24 celebration and watch party
Kick off homecoming weekend Oct. 24 surrounded by Boilermaker pride, energy and excitement. Head to Mackey Arena for a special program followed by a watch party for the men’s basketball exhibition game against Kentucky.
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| THINGS TO KNOW
Trustees ratify distinguished professor; approve new degree, resolutions of appreciation and naming
The Purdue University Board of Trustees ratified a distinguished professor and approved a new degree, resolutions of appreciation and a naming.
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FACULTY AND STAFF
  • This week’s ‘Thumbs Up’ recipients
  • One Hour with HR sessions available for October, November
SPORTS
  • Purdue men's and women’s basketball at Big Ten Media Day 
PURDUE IN THE NEWS
  • Executive Gov: Arvind Raman Nominated as Commerce Undersecretary for Standards & Technology
  • Newsweek: Is This Amelia Earhart’s Plane? Researchers Say They’re Ready to Find Out
  • WAMU-FM (Washington, D.C.): The exploding popularity of women’s sports in 2025
  • The Times of India: How much does AI disrupt careers in computing?
  • Inside INdiana Business (subscription required): Purdue research expenditures surpass $1 billion
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