Purdue University News

5 Purdue students who are path makers

Mon, 3 Oct 2011 12:39:00 EDT

Purdue University is featuring five students who will be the first of their families to graduate college. These students are path makers.

First-year students gain global experience in President's Leadership Class

Wed, 21 Sep 2011 14:16:00 EDT

Dining with the university president, discussing the university's most pressing issues with campus leaders and working with some of the brightest students at Purdue to tackle global issues is how 33 new Purdue students will spend their first year as part of the President's Leadership Class.

Purdue awards degrees during summer commencement

Tue, 20 Sep 2011 09:34:00 EDT

Purdue University awarded about 1,400 degrees to students following summer classes.

GetInvolved! Assembly for student organizations set for Sept. 19

Tue, 13 Sep 2011 12:25:00 EDT

The GetInvolved! Student Organization Assembly on Monday (Sept. 19) will serve as a resource for leaders of Purdue University's more than 930 student organizations to get useful information and help ensure their organization's success.

Energy Center, John Zink Co. collaborate on research fellowships

Fri, 2 Sep 2011 13:40:00 EDT

Purdue University's Energy Center and John Zink Co. in Oklahoma are collaborating to create three $5,000 interdisciplinary research fellowships focusing on the area of combustion and open to graduate students across campus.

Students make an ecological impact from West Lafayette to Tanzania

Thu, 1 Sep 2011 09:38:00 EDT

Purdue is featuring five students who are taking steps to improve the environment.

Purdue Agriculture team wins national WeedOlympics

Wed, 31 Aug 2011 10:10:00 EDT

Purdue University weed science graduate students recently won the inaugural national WeedOlympics in Knoxville, Tenn.

Purdue brings peer institutions together for future graduate students

Tue, 30 Aug 2011 11:58:00 EDT

Students from throughout the United States who are interested in graduate school will converge on the Purdue University campus Sept. 25 and 26 for the Big Ten+ Graduate School Exposition.

Purdue, West Lafayette to welcome students living off campus

Thu, 18 Aug 2011 12:27:00 EDT

For the 11th consecutive year, volunteers from Purdue University and the city of West Lafayette will go around the New Chauncey and Northwestern Heights neighborhoods on Tuesday (Aug. 23) evening to meet students living off campus and welcome them to West Lafayette and Purdue.

Purdue features five incoming freshmen

Mon, 1 Aug 2011 14:06:00 EDT

Purdue is highlighting five incoming freshmen who already are making a mark as researchers and leaders.

Purdue announces new investments in student scholarships, faculty recruitment efforts

Thu, 14 Jul 2011 09:09:00 EDT

Purdue University President France A. Córdova announced two new programs to aid more students with scholarships and attract top faculty with additional money for setting up research programs, hiring graduate students and equipping laboratories.

Purdue students to take AlcoholEdu course starting Friday

Wed, 13 Jul 2011 11:10:00 EDT

Purdue University on Friday (July 15) will roll out AlcoholEdu, an online course about the impact and responsibilities associated with drinking.

Purdue acknowledges Indiana students as 'STATEment Makers'

Fri, 1 Jul 2011 09:39:00 EDT

Purdue University is highlighting five Indiana students who are making a difference from education and information technology to energy and transportation.

Purdue implements interim medical amnesty policy

Tue, 28 Jun 2011 11:46:00 EDT

Purdue on Tuesday (June 28) announced an interim policy that assures students they will not face university discipline if they seek medical assistance when they or someone they help is intoxicated.

Purdue announces degree recipients, honor students

Wed, 15 Jun 2011 10:02:00 EDT

Purdue confers degrees following spring semester, honors students for academic achievements

4 Purdue students receive full ride with graduate school option

Mon, 13 Jun 2011 11:34:00 EDT

Four Purdue students, including two from Indiana, were selected to receive the Beering Scholarship, which covers full educational expenses for a bachelor's degree and the opportunity to pursue two other graduate degrees at the university.

Purdue Rube Goldberg machine shatters Guinness world record, destroys planet

Fri, 27 May 2011 11:19:00 EDT

Purdue University students shattered the Guinness World Record for the largest Rube Goldberg machine ever with a 244-step juggernaut that destroys the planet several times over before restoring hope by watering and growing a flower.

'Compliment Guy' pays final compliment at Purdue commencement

Thu, 12 May 2011 13:49:00 EDT

Purdue Compliment Guy Cameron Brown will make his last appearance as a Purdue student on the Elliott Hall of Music stage during Purdue's last spring 2011 commencement ceremony at 2:30 p.m. Sunday (May 15).

Purdue suspends fraternity, places another on probation

Mon, 9 May 2011 14:22:00 EDT

Purdue University officials on Monday (May 9) announced that one campus fraternity has been placed on suspension and another on probation for violating university regulations and Interfraternity Council policies.

Purdue's top seniors to be honored at spring commencement

Tue, 3 May 2011 12:13:00 EDT

Purdue University will honor some of its highest-academic achieving graduating seniors during spring commencement ceremonies on May 13, 14 and 15.

Purdue partners to address high-risk drinking

Tue, 3 May 2011 10:31:00 EDT

Purdue is joining 13 colleges and universities from across the country to address high-risk drinking on American campuses.

Purdue CashCourse website ranked No. 1

Mon, 2 May 2011 08:27:00 EDT

The Purdue University Division of Financial Aid CashCourse website has been ranked No. 1 for the most visits, according to the National Endowment for Financial Education (NEFE).

Student Activities and Organizations awards presented

Fri, 29 Apr 2011 13:55:00 EDT

The annual Student Activities and Organizations awards were given out on April 21 in the Purdue Memorial Union South Ballroom. More than 100 nominations were received for awards that are presented to outstanding students, student organizations and organization advisers.

Purdue withdraws recognition of Gimlet Leadership Honorary

Thu, 28 Apr 2011 09:37:00 EDT

Purdue officials on Thursday (April 28) announced that the university has withdrawn recognition of the Gimlet Leadership Honorary for ongoing violations of university alcohol and hazing regulations.

International students volunteer 1,000 hours of community service

Wed, 20 Apr 2011 08:33:00 EDT

Purdue University international students are learning about their community by volunteering hundreds of hours each semester through the Boiler Out! Volunteer Program.

Purdue's Regenstrief Center, Mayo Clinic Center for Innovation create research fellowship collaboration

Tue, 12 Apr 2011 10:13:00 EDT

Purdue doctoral student Benjavan Upatising thinks she can make a difference in assisting those with chronic illnesses, particularly the elderly. A Regenstrief Center for Healthcare Engineering fellowship with Mayo Clinic is advancing those efforts.

Week set aside to honor Purdue student employees

Fri, 8 Apr 2011 09:31:00 EDT

The Purdue University community will recognize student employees for their contributions during National Student Employment Week on April 10-16.

Purdue features five students who are new venture makers

Fri, 1 Apr 2011 10:02:00 EDT

Purdue is highlighting five Boilermaker students who are venturing into unchartered territories and making opportunities for others.

Purdue places fraternity on suspension for violations

Thu, 10 Mar 2011 14:10:00 EST

Purdue University officials on Thursday (March 10) announced a campus fraternity has been suspended for violating university regulations.

LyoGo, Battle Ground Technologies win $100,000 Burton D. Morgan Business Plan Competition

Wed, 23 Feb 2011 13:30:00 EST

A low-cost medication injection device company and a mobile forensics technology developer were the big winners Tuesday (Feb. 22) at Purdue University's $100,000 Burton D. Morgan Business Plan Competition.

Purdue common reading selection focuses on ethics, science and racial issues

Wed, 16 Feb 2011 08:36:00 EST

A book about the history and ethics surrounding one of the most influential medical discoveries has been selected for Purdue's campus-wide reading program to help new students connect at the university.

Purdue places fraternity, cooperative on probation

Mon, 14 Feb 2011 14:46:00 EST

Purdue University officials on Monday (Feb. 14) announced that a fraternity and a cooperative housing unit have been placed on probation.

Purdue features five students who are discovery makers

Thu, 3 Feb 2011 11:27:00 EST

Nearly 2,000 Purdue undergraduate students participate in research projects, and the university is highlighting five of these Boilermakers.

Purdue awards degrees, honors students

Wed, 19 Jan 2011 10:05:00 EST

Fall semester degrees and student honors for academic achievements.

Applications available for Purdue Alpha Chi Omega art scholarship

Thu, 13 Jan 2011 08:43:00 EST

Applications are now available for the Purdue University Alpha Chi Omega chapter scholarship, which is awarded each year to a student whose college career has been touched by the arts.

Purdue graduate students awarded homeland security research scholarships

Wed, 15 Dec 2010 11:24:00 EST

Five Purdue graduate students have won research scholarships and fellowships totaling more than $350,000 through the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics Career Development Program, university officials announced Wednesday (Dec. 15).

Purdue places fraternity on suspension

Thu, 9 Dec 2010 10:36:00 EST

Purdue University officials on Thursday (Dec. 9) announced a campus fraternity has been suspended for violating university regulations and Interfraternity Council Risk Management policies.

Purdue creates new computer science program for future high school teachers

Mon, 6 Dec 2010 12:51:00 EST

Purdue University has created a new program to help prepare teachers and improve the quality and availability of computer science curricula at the high school level.

As days grow shorter, some face SAD, depression

Wed, 1 Dec 2010 15:20:00 EST

As Midwestern daylight decreases, the chance for seasonal affective disorder increases, Purdue University officials warn.

University withdraws recognition of one fraternity, places another on probation

Mon, 29 Nov 2010 09:51:00 EST

Purdue officials on Monday (Nov. 29) announced that the university has decided to withdraw its recognition of the Phi Kappa Theta Fraternity for alcohol and hazing violations that occurred while the organization was on probation for previous infractions.

Purdue students to lend a hand to local community organizations

Wed, 17 Nov 2010 09:38:00 EST

Armed with paintbrushes, rakes and cleaning materials, Purdue University students will spend Saturday (Nov. 20) morning volunteering at eight local non-profit agencies as part of Community Action Day, organized by Boiler Volunteer Network student leaders.

Purdue places 3 cooperative housing units on probation

Tue, 16 Nov 2010 14:04:00 EST

Following a university investigation, Purdue officials on Tuesday (Nov. 16) announced that three cooperative housing units have been placed on a one-year probation for making alcohol available to minors.

Student organizations to be deactivated

Mon, 15 Nov 2010 14:12:00 EST

Purdue University's Student Activities and Organization Office announced the list of organizations and clubs whose records have become outdated. Within two weeks of an election, student organizations and clubs are required to report officer changes to the SAO office. Organizations failing to update their election report will be deactivated.

Week celebrates culture, impact of international and exchange students

Mon, 8 Nov 2010 16:34:00 EST

International and exchange students will spend a week providing activities for Purdue University and the community to learn more about foreign cultures, countries and interactions between U.S. citizens and international visitors.

Veteran and ROTC students run Oaken Bucket game ball for troops

Mon, 8 Nov 2010 13:05:00 EST

Veterans and ROTC students will run with the game ball 110 miles from Indiana University to Purdue for the Nov. 27 Old Oaken Bucket football game to raise money to send supplies to troops overseas.

Purdue to offer AlcoholEdu to students

Tue, 2 Nov 2010 08:57:00 EDT

Beginning next fall, the AlcoholEdu educational program will be added to Purdue's current prevention programs in order to enhance healthy choices for new and current students.

Purdue features five students who are difference makers

Mon, 1 Nov 2010 11:37:00 EDT

Purdue University is highlighting five Boilermaker students who are making a difference in other people's lives.

University places 4 fraternities on probation

Fri, 29 Oct 2010 14:19:00 EDT

Purdue officials on Friday (Oct. 29) announced that four campus fraternities have been placed on probation for violating university regulations and Interfraternity Council Risk Management policies.

Purdue's Krannert School awards scholarships

Wed, 20 Oct 2010 11:00:00 EDT

Purdue University's Krannert School of Management has announced that nearly 100 students have been awarded scholarships for the 2010-11 academic year.

Purdue names 2010 Homecoming queen and king

Thu, 14 Oct 2010 08:13:00 EDT

Purdue University students Brandon Krozel and Sara Wagner were crowned the 2010 Homecoming king and queen during a Wednesday (Oct. 13) campus pep rally.

Purdue features five students who are making a global impact

Fri, 1 Oct 2010 09:48:00 EDT

Purdue University will celebrate its Green Week on Oct. 4-8, and the university is recognizing five students who are making a global impact in issues related to sustainability

New retention records show Purdue students on track for success

Wed, 29 Sep 2010 11:08:00 EDT

Purdue is reporting two all-time highs for student retention, thanks to the university's first-year programs and strengths in undergraduate teaching.

Event to recognize Purdue, student organization presidents

Wed, 29 Sep 2010 11:05:00 EDT

The 11th annual Presidents Dinner will take place Oct. 6 in the Purdue Memorial Union North Ballroom

Purdue student builds solar motorcycle, launches club to push more electric vehicle breakthroughs

Wed, 29 Sep 2010 10:29:00 EDT

A Purdue University student who created a solar-powered motorcycle is launching a club to help likeminded students expand environmentally friendly transportation options.

Purdue features five students who are driven to lead

Wed, 1 Sep 2010 10:30:00 EDT

The beginning of the academic year means thousands of Purdue students will be attending callouts and joining organizations to enhance their leadership skills, so the university is recognizing five students who stand out as examples of young leaders.

GetInvolved! assembly for student organizations set for Sept. 14

Wed, 1 Sep 2010 08:41:00 EDT

The GetInvolved! Student Organization Assembly on Sept. 14 will serve as a resource for leaders of Purdue University's more than 900 student organizations to get useful information and help ensure their organization's success.

Purdue brings peer institutions together for future graduate students

Wed, 1 Sep 2010 08:25:00 EDT

More than 50 institutions of higher education will converge on the Purdue University campus during the Big Ten+ Graduate School Exposition on Sept. 26 and 27.

Purdue confers degrees following summer session

Tue, 31 Aug 2010 11:38:00 EDT

Purdue University awarded about 1,050 degrees to students following summer classes.

'Dancing with the Stars' performers to give free dance lessons

Tue, 24 Aug 2010 13:55:00 EDT

The Purdue Latin & Ballroom Dance Team, fresh off its performance on the season finale of "Dancing with the Stars," will host a callout at 9 p.m. Thursday (Aug. 26) at the Purdue Memorial Union South Ballroom.

30 freshmen chosen for Emerging Urban Leaders Scholarships

Tue, 24 Aug 2010 10:42:00 EDT

Thirty incoming Purdue University freshmen from Indianapolis, Northwest Indiana and Chicago have been chosen for the first Emerging Urban Leaders Scholarships.

Birck selects inaugural class of graduate student ambassadors

Mon, 9 Aug 2010 11:56:00 EDT

Nine top Purdue University graduate students at the Birck Nanotechnology Center will form the inaugural class in the Discovery Park center's new Graduate Ambassador Program.

University places fraternity on probation

Wed, 28 Jul 2010 17:00:00 EDT

Purdue officials on Wednesday (July 28) announced that Delta Sigma Phi Fraternity has been placed on probation for violating university regulations and Interfraternity Council Risk Management policies.

Incoming freshmen get leg up at Academic Boot Camp

Tue, 27 Jul 2010 13:39:00 EDT

Sixty-five incoming Purdue University students are getting a head start on college during the sixth annual Science, Technology, Engineering and Math Academic Boot Camp.

Students participate in Miami Flugtag

Mon, 19 Jul 2010 12:06:00 EDT

Purdue sophomore Michael Bruno piloted his Boilermaker Special-themed Speed Train to a fifth-place finish at Red Bull's 2010 Flugtag on July 11 in Miami.

Purdue participates in program to encourage Indiana students to get ready for college

Thu, 15 Jul 2010 11:42:00 EDT

Purdue University will participate in the 2010 "College Go! Week" to help Indiana students as young as middle school prepare for college.

6 Purdue students receive full ride with option to attend graduate school

Thu, 15 Jul 2010 11:29:00 EDT

Six students, including three from Indiana, were selected as Purdue University Beering Scholars, which covers full educational expenses for a bachelor's degree and the opportunity to pursue two other graduate degrees.

Purdue announces degree recipients, honor students

Fri, 2 Jul 2010 08:30:00 EDT

Purdue coeds complete massive 'road trip' in the sky

Thu, 1 Jul 2010 10:04:00 EDT

While millions of Americans will be headed out on the highways to celebrate Independence Day, two Purdue female students will be returning triumphantly home to relax after a massive 2,500-mile road trip in the sky.

Purdue student pilots win all-women cross-country air race

Mon, 28 Jun 2010 14:22:00 EDT

Two Purdue University undergrads won the collegiate division of the all-women Air Race Classic, a 2,500-mile race created by Amelia Earhart and cohorts when women weren't allowed to race men.

STAR program helps new students start successfully

Mon, 28 Jun 2010 10:43:00 EDT

More than 6,000 incoming students and about 12,000 of their friends and family members will visit Purdue during the next four weeks to prepare for a successful first year as part of the Summer Transition, Advising and Registration (STAR) program.

Two Purdue female undergrads race small airplane across country

Tue, 22 Jun 2010 13:18:00 EDT

A pair of Purdue female undergraduates will begin a 2,500-mile cross-country air race on Tuesday (June 22) in Fort Myers, Fla.

Purdue students participate in the 2010 Air Race Classic

Thu, 17 Jun 2010 16:17:00 EDT

Two seniors from Purdue's Department of Aviation Technology are competing in the 2010 annual all-female Air Race Classic from Friday (June 18) to June 25.

Students team up with industry for 'intelligence surveillance' projects

Wed, 26 May 2010 09:44:00 EDT

A team of Purdue University students has applied modeling and simulation tools normally used in military surveillance to develop a system that would use drones for detecting arson fires and tracking perpetrators in national forests.

Purdue dancers to compete for 'Dancing with the Stars' championship

Mon, 24 May 2010 15:09:00 EDT

Eight Purdue students from the university's Latin & Ballroom Dance Team will compete on ABC's "Dancing with the Stars" at 8 p.m. Eastern time on Tuesday (May 25).

Purdue ballroom team 'Dancing with the Stars' again?

Tue, 18 May 2010 10:23:00 EDT

The ABC hit TV show "Dancing with the Stars" will announce Tuesday (May 18) whether the Purdue University Latin & Ballroom Dance Team will return for the college team championship round on May 25.

Purdue students create more than 30 innovations

Fri, 14 May 2010 15:27:00 EDT

Purdue University mechanical engineering students dreamed up and built more than 30 inventions in senior design classes this semester -- projects ranging from medical devices to sidewalk-advertising printers.

Purdue to honor top students during spring commencement

Fri, 14 May 2010 11:07:00 EDT

Purdue University will honor some of its highest-academic achieving students at the spring commencement ceremonies on May 14, 15 and 16.

Purdue Band breaks with tradition, selects three drum majors

Fri, 7 May 2010 11:24:00 EDT

Breaking with tradition as it closes in on its 125th anniversary, the Purdue "All-American" Marching Band will have three drum majors for its 2010-11 season.

Purdue showcases five students who are launching their dreams

Thu, 6 May 2010 14:09:00 EDT

With the academic year coming to a close and thousands of students about to finish their Purdue education, the university is highlighting four seniors and a graduate student who are launching their dreams for the future.

Purdue students create wood-based vehicle to aid African nations

Thu, 6 May 2010 09:28:00 EDT

Purdue University students have designed and built a multipurpose vehicle made primarily from wood and will travel to Africa this month to help officials there set up a manufacturing facility for the trucks, which could help to transport everything from produce to people.

Purdue students to compete on 'Dancing with the Stars'

Wed, 5 May 2010 08:38:00 EDT

Eight Purdue students from the university's Latin and Ballroom Dance Team will compete on ABC's "Dancing with the Stars" at 8 p.m. Eastern time on Tuesday (May 11).

President's leadership class focuses on innovative ways to conserve energy, reduce campus costs

Mon, 3 May 2010 11:49:00 EDT

Thirty Purdue students spent their first year working closely with Purdue's president, campus leaders and other experts to learn leadership skills while devising possible ways to cut costs through novel sustainable practices.

Purdue students hit their Sara Lee creation out of the ballpark

Fri, 23 Apr 2010 15:32:00 EDT

Four Purdue University students hit a home run and earned $10,000 with their winning version of a chili dog in the Thursday (April 22) Sara Lee Innovation Award competition.

Student Activities and Organization awards presented

Wed, 21 Apr 2010 11:10:00 EDT

The annual Student Activities and Organization awards were presented on April 8 during an event in the Purdue Memorial Union South Ballroom. More than 100 nominations were received for the awards that are given to outstanding students, student organizations and organization advisers.

Purdue Libraries to extend hours as students prep for finals

Wed, 21 Apr 2010 10:38:00 EDT

Purdue University Libraries will extend hours at four facilities to help students prepare for final exams.

Purdue College of Technology team wins national social entrepreneurship competition

Tue, 20 Apr 2010 11:42:00 EDT

A student-led team from Purdue University's College of Technology won the 2010 national Idea to Product Competition for Social Entrepreneurship on Saturday (April 17), showcasing a computer software product for the hearing-impaired.

Purdue team to compete in international solar home competition

Mon, 19 Apr 2010 13:46:00 EDT

Purdue University is one of 20 teams chosen to compete in the U.S. Department of Energy Solar Decathlon 2011.

Purdue club fishermen have hooks in tournament's next round

Fri, 16 Apr 2010 15:17:00 EDT

When four Purdue seniors won two separate regional qualifiers to advance to the next round of a national fishing tournament, it was big news for a small group of campus outdoors enthusiasts who share a passion.

Purdue students among top winners in aluminum design contest

Thu, 15 Apr 2010 11:29:00 EDT

Five Purdue University industrial design students received some of the top honors in an international aluminum design competition.

Purdue first-year student programs honored for making a difference

Tue, 13 Apr 2010 13:22:00 EDT

Purdue University's first-year student programs aimed at increasing retention and success continue to earn national attention, most recently from the American College Personnel Association.

Purdue updates process of disciplinary proceedings

Fri, 9 Apr 2010 12:42:00 EDT

Purdue University's board of trustees, meeting Friday (April 9) on the Purdue North Central campus, approved revisions to the process of arbitrating individual student conduct cases, including the creation of a community board to hear and decide such cases.

Purdue approves projects aimed at enhancing the student experience

Fri, 9 Apr 2010 10:53:00 EDT

The Purdue University board of trustees on Friday (April 9) approved moving forward on two student-driven projects to enhance the quality of student life and learning.

Purdue employers urged to recognize student workers' contributions

Thu, 8 Apr 2010 14:14:00 EDT

Purdue's Division of Financial Aid is encouraging both campus and community employers to honor student employees as part of the National Student Employment Week from April 11-17.

Purdue showcases five students who are inventors

Mon, 5 Apr 2010 16:19:00 EDT

In keeping with Purdue's strategic goals of launching tomorrow's leaders and discovery with delivery, a special Web site is featuring five Purdue students who are inventors.

Black Caucus of Faculty and Staff to host annual awards program

Mon, 29 Mar 2010 13:11:00 EDT

The Purdue University Black Caucus of Faculty and Staff's 35th annual Academic and Service Awards program will take place on April 17 to honor outstanding African-American students

2010 Winter Paralympic Games inspire design students

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 12:42:00 EST

The 2010 Winter Paralympic Games inspired a class of Purdue University students to consider how sports equipment could be improved to help athletes with disabilities.

Hardwood floor coating, pill binder win soy-corn competitions

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:47:00 EST

Two Purdue University student teams won top prizes Tuesday (March 9) for creating new corn- and soy-based products in the 2010 Student Soybean and Corn Innovation Contests.

Purdue team wins first place in solar-power category in Shell Eco-marathon

Tue, 9 Mar 2010 21:00:00 EST

A team of Purdue University students on Sunday (March 28) in Houston won first place in the solar-power category of the Shell Eco-marathon Americas, an international contest for college and high school students to design and build the most fuel-efficient vehicles.

Purdue to survey students on race, ethnicity according to new federal standards

Tue, 9 Mar 2010 13:46:00 EST

Purdue University will survey U.S.-resident undergraduate and graduate students in March about their race and ethnicity to meet new federal reporting requirements.

Purdue women inspire students to achieve and excel

Fri, 5 Mar 2010 11:51:00 EST

As Purdue celebrates Women's History Month, a special Web site is showcasing five students who have been inspired by Purdue women to excel in their academic and career efforts.