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November 12, 2025
| SCHOLARLY EXCELLENCE
A view overlooking Purdue's small modular reactor
Purdue launches nation’s first online credential program in small modular reactors
Purdue's School of Nuclear Engineering is launching the first online credential program in small modular reactors (SMRs) in the nation, addressing the need for more reliable, flexible power generation to meet growing electricity demand. The graduate-level professional credential program was announced Nov. 5 at the Global Nuclear Energy Economic Summit, hosted by Purdue and the state of Indiana.
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Breaking boundaries in battery science: How pH gradients boost zinc performance
As the world searches for cleaner, more sustainable energy solutions, zinc is stepping into the spotlight. By reducing reliance on scarce materials like lithium, zinc batteries provide a promising alternative by offering a safer, more affordable and environmentally friendly path forward.
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| EVENTS
'The Snow' poster
‘The Snow’ production starts Friday
Tickets are available for the Department of Theatre and Dance’s production of “The Snow,” starting Friday (Nov. 14) at Yue-Kong Pao Hall. When an epic snowfall imprisons the residents of the tiny village of Kishka, young Theodore Sutton proposes the villagers build a catapult to fling him and six of the village’s bravest and strongest out in search of a solution. The catapult hastily assembled, Theodore and the heroes are launched over the snow and into the grandest of adventures. 
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| THINGS TO KNOW
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Purdue tailgate legends: The Armes family’s bus
These alumni have hosted crowds of up to 100 Boilermakers during football weekends. Their repurposed bus, “The Rambler,” gets signed by all attendees — including former Purdue and NBA basketball player Robbie Hummel and former NFL football fullback Mike Alstott. 
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FACULTY AND STAFF
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AWARDS AND RECOGNITION
  • MaPSAC awards professional development grants to 26 employees
TEACHING AND LEARNING
  • Charting a course: A Navy veteran’s journey through Purdue’s Doctor of Engineering
PURDUE IN THE NEWS
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