Past News

Purdue starts limited COVID-19 testing in diagnostic lab

April 21, 2020

Purdue University is continuing to lend expertise and resources to help fight the COVID-19 pandemic through increasing Indiana’s testing capacity for the virus thanks to a partnership with the Indiana State Department of Health and Indiana hospitals.

Purdue starts limited COVID-19 testing in diagnostic lab

Purdue researchers working to roll out portable at-home testing devices for coronavirus

April 20, 2020

Two Purdue University professors are working to develop portable devices that could tell people in their own homes whether they have contracted the novel coronavirus.

Purdue researchers working to roll out portable at-home testing devices for coronavirus

Purdue starts limited COVID-19 testing in diagnostic lab; goal to expand state’s capacity in serving patients

April 17, 2020

Purdue University is continuing to lend expertise and resources to help fight the COVID-19 pandemic through increasing Indiana’s testing capacity for the virus thanks to a partnership with the Indiana State Department of Health and Indiana hospitals.

Purdue starts limited COVID-19 testing in diagnostic lab; goal to expand state’s capacity in serving patients

Foundry Grounds: How Purdue is Responding to the COVID-19 Crisis

April 17, 2020

Purdue researchers and entrepreneurs are developing testing kits, new therapeutics and other technology to fight COVID-19. Join us Friday, April 17th at 9am on Facebook to learn how Marty Low, CEO of Eradivir, David Broecker and Purdue’s AADL Team and Thomas Sors, Assistant Director of the Purdue Institute of Inflammation, Immunology, and Infectious Disease are Answering the Call in this global fight against COVID-19.

Foundry Grounds: How Purdue is Responding to the COVID-19 Crisis

Purdue Vet School to Conduct Human Testing

April 17, 2020

With limited testing capacity for the coronavirus within the state, Purdue University is helping the Hoosier state to expand its testing resources in the battle against COVID-19.

Purdue Vet School to Conduct Human Testing

Fresh produce goes to waste as coronavirus wrecks supply chains

April 17, 2020

Fresh produce is increasingly going to waste as the coronavirus outbreak wreaks havoc on the nation's supply chains.

Fresh produce goes to waste as coronavirus wrecks supply chains

Global Faculty Series Begins with Feature on Dr. Laurent Couëtil

April 17, 2020

The world has changed dramatically within a matter of a few weeks, as the COVID-19 global pandemic has altered norms and created new household terms, like “social distancing.” Many people are teleworking and seeing each other in meetings only virtually. And yet, in the midst of all of these measures to create physical distance, one could say that we are growing closer because the current crisis is causing us to reconsider our priorities and helping us renew our appreciation of the value of our relationships with family, friends, students and colleagues.

Global Faculty Series Begins with Feature on Dr. Laurent Couëtil

The College of Agriculture names five new University Faculty Scholars

April 17, 2020

Karen Plaut, the Glenn W. Sample Dean of the College of Agriculture, recently announced five new University Faculty Scholars in the College of Agriculture, an appointment that recognizes sustained research success. These five members join the ranks of 16 agriculture professors named University Faculty Scholars.

The College of Agriculture names five new University Faculty Scholars

Purdue veterinary school to conduct COVID-19 testing of people

April 17, 2020

With limited testing capacity for the coronavirus within the state, Purdue University is helping the Hoosier state to expand its testing resources in the battle against COVID-19.

Purdue veterinary school to conduct COVID-19 testing of people

Why 6 feet may not be enough social distance to avoid COVID-19

April 17, 2020

In February, a man in Chicago brought food to and hugged two friends who had recently lost a family member. The next day, the man went to the funeral, where he comforted other mourners and shared a potluck meal. A few days later, he attended a family birthday party.

Why 6 feet may not be enough social distance to avoid COVID-19