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Purdue Today
October 21, 2026
| SCHOLARLY EXCELLENCE
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October edition: Newly issued patents
Congratulations to Purdue researchers who recently received 16 patents on their intellectual property from the United States Patent and Trademark Office.
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Purdue professor to join Senate roundtable on veterans’ success and well-being
Shelley MacDermid Wadsworth, Distinguished Professor of Human Development and Family Studies and director of Purdue’s Military Family Research Institute, will participate today (Oct. 21) in a roundtable hosted by the U.S. Senate Committee on Veterans’ Affairs to discuss the National Veterans Strategy Act.
Purdue Innovates Navigator connects faculty, staff with innovation resources
Purdue Innovates’ new PI Navigator tool helps faculty and staff identify university resources for commercializing technologies and launching startups. By answering a few questions about their goals and interests, individuals receive personalized recommendations for services and opportunities within Purdue’s entrepreneurial network. 
| AWARDS & RECOGNITION
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Purdue honors 2026 Showalter Scholars, expands early career research awards
Purdue is recognizing Xiaoping Bao and Jacqueline Linnes as 2026 Showalter Faculty Scholars and supporting 12 early career faculty members whose innovative projects address pressing challenges in human health. With the addition of Bao and Linnes, 15 Showalter Faculty Scholars are currently supported on Purdue’s West Lafayette campus.
| THINGS TO KNOW
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Purdue in Indianapolis Industry Fair anchors year-round employer engagement
The semiannual Purdue in Indianapolis Industry Fair, held Sept. 29, is helping redefine how students and employers connect, serving as the centerpiece of a growing network of continuous engagement opportunities designed to build relationships long before a job offer is on the table. The fair brought more than 700 students together with employers representing a broad range of industries for recruiting, networking and career exploration.
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Purdue Food Co. launches Grubhub mobile pickup ordering on campus
Purdue Food Co. has launched Grubhub mobile ordering, providing students, faculty and staff with a new way to order food and beverages from participating retail dining locations on campus. The service is currently available at Purdue Memorial Union retail dining locations within the Atlas Family Marketplace and allows guests to place orders through the Grubhub app for pickup. 
FACULTY AND STAFF
  • Human Resources seeks feedback on fall Road to Retirement conference, highlights available resources
  • This week’s ‘Thumbs Up’ recipients
GENERAL
  • Free health and wellness coaching available for Greater Lafayette, Purdue community
EVENTS
  • Purdue University Events Calendar
PURDUE IN THE NEWS
  • Inside INdiana Business (subscription required): Purdue names first chief nuclear officer
  • Indianapolis Business Journal (subscription required): Hoosier Energy to explore building 6-gigawatt nuclear project with AtkinsRealis
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