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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 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.


Meet Chris Krull, inaugural director of Teaching and Learning Programs at Purdue in Indianapolis

Published: Nov. 16, 2023

Before Chris Krull transitioned to a career in academia in 2005, she worked as a human resources consultant specializing in helping people take their next steps.


Staff Excellence: Students warm up to the idea of winter classes with launch of Winter Session

Published: Nov. 1, 2023

This year, Purdue welcomed John Race as the Winter Session manager for the university’s inaugural winter semester. He previously worked with student transitional and leadership programs at other higher education institutions and is now excited to take on this new and innovative program geared toward helping Purdue students earn their degrees sooner by taking classes at different times of the year.


Purdue launches ‘World Readiness’ program, names Jennifer Dobbs-Oates as organization’s inaugural associate vice provost

Published: Oct. 31, 2023

When members of the Boyer 2030 Commission issued an updated report last year about advancing equity, student success and excellence in higher education, they opened their recommendations with “World Readiness for All.” World readiness, they wrote, broadens the scope from preparing students for their first post-college job to preparing students for citizenship, life and work throughout their lifetimes.


The Data Mine Symposium: Highlighting the research Data Mine students have conducted with their corporate partners

Published: March 13, 2023

The Data Mine Corporate Partners Symposium gives student project teams a chance to present more than 85 applied projects with 55 industry partners through an interactive poster session.