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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.
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.