Purdue launches ‘brain gain’ initiative to bring college grads back to Indiana
The effort, which has been in pilot mode, is expanding by enlisting more corporate partners and schools to beef up the state’s talent pipeline.
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Young entrepreneurs jump feet first into tech project
Justin Markel and Quinton Lasko are obsessed with feet and legs, technology and helping people improve their mobility. The combination led the duo to an invention designed to help athletes, although it has applications far beyond sports.
Purdue delays health care changes for employees’ spouses
The plan approved by Purdue trustees on Oct. 12 met widespread opposition from faculty and staff.
Purdue trims working spouses from health care plan
Purdue University is joining a trend among large employers by limiting health care coverage for working spouses of the school's faculty and staff.
Purdue awards Daniels $210K in bonuses, bringing total pay to $830K
The total figure represents an 8 percent increase over the university president’s pay in 2017. It includes a $200,000 retention bonus.
Purdue signs contract extension with basketball coach Painter
In 13 seasons at Purdue, Matt Painter, 48, has compiled a 295-149 record with 10 NCAA Tournament appearances, two Big Ten Conference championships and a Big Ten Tournament title.
Purdue welcomes largest undergrad agricultural class since 1980
Purdue officials say that evolving student interests and changes in the world of agriculture have driven continued and growing interest in the college's range of programs.
Purdue professor, son want to make you healthier with orange corn
Professor Torbert’s Orange Corn has been bred to include more carotenoids, a set of key nutrients that provide color to vegetables and plants and help protect the eyes.
Prominent hotel developer, family foundation donate $30M to Purdue for Union Club upgrade
Purdue announced the gift Saturday during an event to celebrate homecoming and the kickoff of the school’s year-long 150th anniversary celebration, which is themed “Take Giant Leaps.”
Purdue plans $1.2B innovation district that could change ‘trajectory of the region’
The intent is to create an entrepreneurial ecosystem, filled with services and amenities that would make it easy for Purdue graduates and faculty to pursue their careers or start businesses in West Lafayette.
Purdue offers expertise that fuels growth for Indiana wineries
The state’s annual wine-grape harvest generates an economic impact of $600 million, sustains 4,000 full-time jobs, and pays $37 million in state and local taxes.
Purdue sets enrollment record on its West Lafayette campus
A burgeoning freshman class has helped lift Purdue University to an all-time high in enrollment on its main campus.
Butler named top Midwest regional university in U.S. News ranking
Purdue University finished in the top 20 among the nation’s top public schools and Indiana University’s business program fared well.
Purdue researchers develop software to make big events safer
The platform is designed to track social media posts and use that information to alert emergency responders and event organizers of problems or potential problems within a specified geographical area.
MainGate inks exclusive merchandise pact with Purdue
The Indianapolis-based retail merchandising company has landed its first major college contract.
Universities rush to meet cybersecurity job demand
Pretty much every school of note, including Indiana University, Purdue University, the University of Notre Dame, Ball State University and Ivy Tech Community College (which offers a well-regarded two-year associate’s degree certified by the National Security Agency) offers advanced education for students interested in cybersecurity.
Colleges ask for share of future salary in lieu of loans
In contrast with traditional loans, students with income share agreements pay back a percentage of their salary for a set period of time after graduation.
Purdue professor, wife indicted on federal fraud charge
The indictment alleges the director of the Purdue Center for Materials Processing Research received more than $1.3 million in grants from the National Science Foundation and used some of the funds to buy a home and to pay salaries to his two minor children.
Purdue tracking down 26K student applicants amid data breach
Purdue said an employee with the school’s Division of Financial Aid inadvertently sent one prospective student’s parent a list of data on thousands of applicants, including names, birthdays, and Social Security numbers.
Purdue to lead innovation hub focused on autonomous vehicles
Much of the research at the hub—located at Purdue’s Research Park—will be done in partnership with government agencies, including the Indiana Department of Transportation, and private-sector companies.