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Purdue Waypoints joins University Undergraduate Academic Advising, helps students transform setbacks into successes
Published: Nov. 12, 2024
For students who feel lost in their academic journey, Waypoints offers the support and guidance needed to overcome setbacks. Whether students have timed out of their major or are navigating new academic directions, Waypoints helps them reclaim their story and find a clear path forward.
Katie Nelson leads career services at Purdue in Indianapolis, empowering students for success
Published: Oct. 25, 2024
With a background in higher education, Nelson is passionate about helping students gain meaningful career experiences and navigate their paths to success.
Meet Kate Caward: Driving experiential education and world readiness at Purdue in Indianapolis
Published: Oct. 24, 2024
Kate Caward, assistant director for Experiential Education at Purdue University in Indianapolis, focuses on providing hands-on learning experiences that prepare students for successful careers. With over a decade of experience, she supports initiatives across various disciplines. Read below to learn more about how Caward is helping students align their education with their career goals through high-impact practices.
Judges sought for Fall Undergraduate Research Expo Nov. 19-26 featuring 500+ presentations
Published: Oct. 23, 2024
This year, the Fall Expo will include posters, research talks, and virtual presentations representing all academic colleges and schools with over 500 presentations.
Purdue's expansion in Indianapolis provides data science opportunities for students with help from The Data Mine
Published: Oct. 17, 2024
The Data Mine connects students in Indianapolis with corporate partners for hands-on data science projects. The proximity to Indianapolis businesses allows for frequent mentor interactions and site visits, enriching student learning. The Data Mine team in Indianapolis is committed to further expanding these opportunities, ensuring students gain valuable industry skills for their careers.
More than 80 innovative Purdue professors honred at Celebration of Teaching Excellence
Published: Oct. 16, 2024
Purdue’s Celebration of Teaching Excellence is an opportunity to recognize instructors and Teaching Academy members who have made a notable impact in teaching and learning. This year, Purdue recognized 82 recipients Sept. 26 at the Beck Agricultural center in West Lafayette.
Purdue Innovation Hub fosters collaboration and transformative first-year experiences
Published: Oct. 10, 2024
Michael Witt, associate professor in the Purdue Libraries and School of Information Studies, led a team that developed a transdisciplinary project between three first-year courses.
Purdue expands Winter Session in program’s second year, offering more flexibility for undergraduates
Published: Oct. 8, 2024
Purdue University’s Winter Session, now in its second year, offers undergraduate students the chance to earn course credits during winter break.
Purdue Fall Undergraduate Research Expo accepting research talk and poster abstract submissions until Oct. 17
Published: Sept. 17, 2024
Undergraduate students have until Oct. 17 to submit their abstracts to present a research talk or poster on their research or creative endeavors during the 2024 Fall Purdue Undergraduate Research Expo.
Purdue streamlines, clarifies grade appeals process
Published: Sept. 13, 2024
Purdue has recently adopted important modifications to its grade appeals process, aimed at enhancing efficiency, clarity and consistency.
Purdue students invited to second annual ‘Majors, Minors and More’ event
Published: Sept. 3, 2024
Purdue's second annual “Majors, Minors and More” event is set for 3-6 p.m. Oct. 1 in the PMU North Ballroom. This dynamic fair offers students a unique opportunity to explore a broad range of academic options and enhance their college experience.
Purdue lecturer Beatriz Castro wins ‘Outstanding Innovation in Helping Students Learn’ Award
Published: Aug. 23, 2024
Dr. Beatriz Castro's innovative teaching methods at Purdue University, emphasizing student engagement, earned her the university’s “Class of 1922 Outstanding Innovation in Helping Students Learn Award,” given annually to one Purdue instructor.
Purdue Innovative Learning develops game-changing AI tools to enhance Teaching and Learning
Published: Aug. 20, 2024
Since before the AI boom, Purdue’s Teaching and Learning Technologies team has been working on tools to assist instructors and students. With the release of ChatGPT in 2022, the team is finding innovative applications for AI to enhance the teaching and learning experience.
JMHC PrintBay creates hands-on learning opportunities for students, custom prints for campus partners
Published: Aug. 16, 2024
Pete Moore joined the John Martinson Honors College (JMHC) faculty seven years ago, eager to engage with students about his academic interests such as experimental art and unconventional forms of literature. When he arrived at Purdue, however, Moore noticed many students struggling to connect with these topics, especially individuals in STEM fields.
Indiana University Indianapolis and Purdue University in Indianapolis outline how Purdue students can access services on both campuses
Published: Aug. 14, 2024
In August 2022, it was announced that Indiana University and Purdue University would become two separate institutions in Indianapolis beginning July 1, 2024.
Mary Andrade joins Purdue’s World Readiness team as senior director of Career Success
Published: Aug. 7, 2024
Purdue has hired Mary Andrade as the new senior director of Career Success, part of the university’s World Readiness unit.
Service-Learning joins Experiential Education unit at Purdue, strengthening World Readiness initiatives
Published: Aug. 6, 2024
“This change will make our support to campus even stronger and more cohesive than ever before,” said Jen Dobbs-Oates, Associate Vice Provost for World Readiness at Purdue.
Meet the new Teaching and Learning leaders helping to launch Purdue in Indianapolis
Published: June 25, 2024
Introducing several new staff members who play pivotal roles in supporting instruction at Purdue University in Indianapolis. These distinguished professionals bring a wealth of experience and expertise in their respective fields, ensuring a seamless integration and fostering academic excellence.
Purdue appoints Frank Robinson director of advising for Indianapolis
Published: May. 20, 2024
Ahead of Purdue University in Indianapolis opening in July, Frank Robinson has been named the new director of advising. He will serve students, faculty and staff while spearheading academic advising programs at the Indianapolis location.
Purdue hires Leslie Miller to enhance accessibility support for instructors
Published: Feb. 19, 2024
Over the last 10 years, Purdue has seen a steady rise in the number of students with disabilities requiring accommodations, reflecting a national trend. This growth highlights the importance of continuing to adapt our campus's support systems to meet the evolving needs of students.
Purdue’s Center for Instructional Excellence (CIE) hires ‘instructor advocate’ Tracey Birdwell to support faculty at Purdue University in Indianapolis
Published: Feb. 8, 2024
Although Tracey Birdwell was recently hired as assistant director for faculty support at Purdue University’s Center for Instructional Excellence (CIE), the title she prefers for herself is instructor advocate.
Introducing Lela Mixon, new director of Purdue’s Office of Summer and Winter Sessions
Published: Feb. 2, 2024
Lela Mixon wasn’t searching for a new opportunity when she applied to be director of Purdue’s Office of Summer and Winter Sessions, but the job called to her.