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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.
Purdue breaks single-year fundraising record with $451M in gifts
It was the first time gifts to the university exceeded $400 million in one year. Purdue brought in another $454.5 million for sponsored research, an increase of about $36 million from the prior year.
Purdue professor partners with Facebook to develop new way of communicating
The system could make it possible for countless millions of ordinary people to receive voice, text or email messages without having to pick-up or even look at their cell phones or computers.
Purdue to teach beer brewing with new ‘fermentation’ minor
The classes will be part of a new minor that will be offered in fall through the school's food sciences division.
Converse farmer embracing role as hemp pioneer
Healthy Hoosier Oil in Miami County makes culinary oil from sunflower and canola seeds. But someday, the product mix might include hemp oil.
Purdue upends traditional high school model at Polytechnic High School
All it takes to know that Purdue Polytechnic High School is doing something different is a walk through the campus in the basement of a technology office building in downtown Indianapolis.
Manufacturer of super-fast car moves onto Purdue campus
British carmaker Keating Supercars plans to produce the latest generation of its car, the Viperia Berus, on the West Lafayette campus. The car can travel more than 240 mph and is anticipated to sell for $180,000 to $250,000.
2018 Innovation Issue Q&A: Expert says blockchain isn’t for everyone
Hong Wan, director of the Purdue Blockchain Lab, is researching the ways the distributed-ledger technology can help industry become more secure and transparent.
2018 Innovation Issue: Is virtual reality already dead? Or just getting started?
Quietly—as consumers turned their attention elsewhere—virtual reality has been finding its place in business operations, particularly to make education and training more accessible and less expensive.
Drew Brees nabs John Wooden jersey for Purdue to display
When Drew Brees heard a 1930s-era Purdue University jersey worn by John Wooden was being sold at auction, he saw an chance to help his alma mater showcase its ties to the legendary coach. He paid a steep price for the opportunity.
Purdue grads’ app-driven bike-share business picking up speed
In 2016, Purdue University students Candice Xie and Edwin Tan were looking for an affordable, easy-to-use means to get around campus. So they started a company to fill the need.
Purdue University trustees back contract extension, raise for Mitch Daniels
Purdue board chairman Mike Berghoff said the former Indiana governor is enhancing the university's reputation nationally.
Target chooses site for its first small-format store in Indiana
The national retailer, which is rolling out dozens of non-traditional stores across the country, declined to comment on whether downtown Indianapolis could be a future site.
Mitch Daniels to headline event aimed at reversing ‘brain drain’
Purdue University President Mitch Daniels plans to make his pitch to Indiana college students Friday afternoon to try to keep them in the state after graduation.
Purdue University to extend tuition freeze into seventh year
Purdue University said the tuition freeze and other steps have helped reduce student debt.