Purdue gets $10M for food safety lab
The funding comes from the U.S. Agency for International Development and will go toward the university’s Feed the Future Innovation Lab for Food Safety.
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Purdue lands $10M grant for new food safety laboratory
The funding from the United States Agency for International Development will go toward Purdue’s new Feed the Future Innovation Lab for Food Safety.
Recalling 1969—a big year in space and sports
Something else was taking a giant leap in 1969 while NASA was leaving footprints on the moon. Sports. It was a monstrously landmark year, amid the glory of Apollo 11, and what’s remarkable is how many Indiana guys had their fingerprints on all the history being made.
Duke Energy to build solar power plant near Purdue
Duke said Thursday it will lease about 10 acres from the Purdue Research Foundation for the project it calls the Tippecanoe County Solar Power Plant.
Court: Purdue may have discriminated in sexual assault case
The 7th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals said Purdue too hastily sided with the man's female accuser and ignored his attempts to provide evidence in his defense.
Purdue brings Apollo program alums to campus for 50th anniversary celebration of moon walk
Purdue’s 50th anniversary celebration of the Apollo 11 landing will take place July 18-20.
Purdue tuition freeze remains through 2020-21 on main campus
Base undergraduate tuition and fees for Indiana residents on the West Lafayette campus will remain under $10,000 per year.
Indiana loses bid for USDA research agency offices
Indiana had been named a top-three finalist to become the new home of the USDA’s Economic Research Service and National Institute of Food and Agriculture. But the USDA announced Thursday that it had selected the Kansas City region for the new location.
2019 Innovation Issue: This firm harnesses AI, big data to make farms more efficient
A Brazilian digital agriculture company that has set up its North American offices at Purdue Research Park wants to create a data-aggregation system powered by artificial intelligence.
2019 Innovation Issue: Universities focus on training students in AI
With artificial intelligence disrupting both high-tech and traditional industries, universities are searching for new ways to prepare students for the fast-changing field.
Purdue scores $5M gift for business analytics center
A private equity firm executive and his wife have given Purdue University a donation to support the business analytics center in the Krannert School of Management, Purdue announced Tuesday.
Autonomous vehicles to race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway
Later this month some of the world’s best open-wheel race car drivers will look to take the checkered flag at the Indianapolis 500 and guzzle a bottle of milk in the winner’s circle. But one of the big winners this may at the famed Indianapolis Motor Speedway won’t be drinking any milk. That’s because it will be an autonomous car.
Global defense firm Saab plans $37M facility, 300 jobs in Indiana
Saab said the facility will be used to manufacture a significant portion of the T-X advanced pilot training aircraft, which will help train future U.S. Air Force pilots for generations.
Daniels defends daughter’s tailgate-village contract with Purdue
Purdue University President Mitch Daniels says he "bent over triple-backwards" to avoid the appearance of favoritism in the school's agreement to let his daughter's company showcase its tiny homes.
Indiana among 3 finalists for USDA divisions, but proposed location unknown
Indiana’s short-listed proposal—submitted by Purdue University and state officials—was one of 136 received by the USDA last year from 35 states. Relocating the two research divisions to Indiana could bring 570 federal jobs.
Indiana budget includes $73M for new Purdue animal hospital
Purdue President Mitch Daniels had urged state lawmakers to approve funding for the new hospital, saying it's vital to Purdue's veterinary college and the state.
Purdue’s Edwards plans to hire agent, enter NBA draft
In four tournament games, Carsen Edwards averaged 34.8 points, with a range that seemed to have no bounds as he almost carried the Boilermakers to the Final Four.
Papa John’s offers Purdue tuition in bid for labor loyalty
Papa John’s International Inc. is offering its employees tuition to Purdue University online classes—part of the beleaguered chain’s efforts to shift the narrative away from the missteps of its founder.
Former Starbucks CEO Schultz blasts Trump in Purdue speech
Howard Schultz said Thursday that Trump’s presidency is “one of the most significant security threats America faces in the post-World War II era.”
Purdue looks for commercial opportunities for firefighting robot
Purdue University researchers say they have developed a robot that can go where it is unsafe for human firefighters to tread, ultimately saving firefighters’ lives as well as members of the public and their property.