Purdue to name economics research center after Papa John’s founder
The university will hire six more economists and change the name of the research center as the result of two new gifts totaling $9 million.
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Purdue bidding to run Los Alamos nuclear lab
The New Mexico lab, launched during World War II, is the nation’s leading nuclear-weapons research facility and employs 11,200 workers.
Firm launched by Purdue students aims to go where no man has gone before
Five 20-something-year-old entrepreneurs affiliated with Purdue University are pioneering technology involving rockets, satellites and hot air balloons that has gained far-reaching interest from an eclectic set of potential clients ranging from New Zealand sheep herders to oceanic pirate hunters.
Purdue launches online program, targets nontraditional students
Purdue Global is based in Indianapolis but has 15 campuses, with about 30,000 students and more than 2,000 faculty members.
Five universities partner to combat cybersecurity threats
Two of Indiana’s universities are part of the initiative is to help higher education institutions reduce the time from first awareness of a cybersecurity threat to mitigation.
Purdue mulls policy to limit Wi-Fi access on campus
The biggest broadband consumption on Purdue's network is from gaming sites, streamed music and assorted video providers.
Buyers of east-side relic proposing $30M redevelopment for schools
The long-vacant P.R. Mallory building on East Washington Street is closer to becoming occupied, after plans to bring the Purdue Polytechnic High School there stalled over higher-than-expected renovation costs.
Purdue online school gets final regulatory approval
The school said Purdue University Global received a notice of approval Monday from the Higher Learning Commission, a regional university accrediting body.
Purdue joins team devising materials for super-fast aircraft
The three-year project involves research into and development of materials and structures for reusable hypersonic aircraft, which travel at five times the speed of sound.
Purdue University Global chosen as name for online school
Purdue University is several weeks away from what university officials hope is final approval of its acquisition of Kaplan University.
Purdue professor develops way to transmit 3D images through phones
The technology has futuristic business applications in a number of industries, including real estate, medicine and retail, where stores could offer holographic online shopping.
Five veteran radio sportscasters muse on careers, swap stories
IBJ talked with the longtime broadcasters about their experiences behind a central Indiana mic.
French firm wins worldwide rights to apple co-developed by Purdue
The apple is the product of a cooperative breeding program involving Purdue University, Rutgers University and the University of Illinois that began in 1945. The schools will receive royalties on the fruit.
Purdue launches ‘affordability grant’ to help tackle college costs
Purdue University is rolling out a grant program to help lower- and middle-class Indiana students afford college.
Purdue professor receives $5M grant for grain research
A Purdue University professor has received a $5 million grant from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation to help develop hybrid grain seeds that will resist parasite weeds.
Daniels makes $769K as Purdue president
The former Indiana governor was hired by the university in 2013 at an initial salary of $546,000.
IU McKinney, Purdue team up to launch agriculture law program
Amy Cornell, a 2006 graduate of IU McKinney and also graduate of Purdue University, has been hired as a consultant to assemble a steering committee to build the program.
Joe Tiller, Purdue’s winningest football coach, dies at 74
Purdue University’s football program played in five bowl games in school history before Joe Tiller arrived; it played in 10 after he took over.
IU, Purdue get $2.55M to study breast cancer
Researchers at Indiana University and Purdue University have received $2.55 million from Susan G. Komen to study possible new treatments.
Purdue picks alumnus to lead transitioning Fort Wayne campus
Purdue University says a veteran university administrator will guide its Fort Wayne campus while it transitions away from shared governance with Indiana University.