Purdue fraternities vote to ban hard liquor
The new policy prohibits all beverages with 15 percent alcohol content from being consumed on fraternity property. Punishment for a first offense could be 16 weeks of social probation.<
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Purdue cuts football season ticket prices to get fans back
Purdue football games drew an average of about 35,000 fans during home games last year, the lowest level since 1951.
Purdue gets record $40M gift from Lilly Endowment
Purdue University has received the biggest cash donation in the school’s 146-year history—a $40 million gift from Lilly Endowment Inc. to fund five projects in engineering, technology and research.
Study: Tax benefits could help homeowners justify solar
Farms have a greater chance than homes of saving money with solar, according to a recent study by Purdue University energy economists.
Purdue program aims to help black males succeed
Purdue University is working to retain black males and improve their graduation rates through a program modeled after a research center at Ohio State University.
Purdue in midst of surge in student applications
The university reported Thursday that it's seen a 10-percent increase in first-year student applications compared with the same time last year.
Purdue joins online course group founded by Harvard, MIT
Purdue University will develop 10 courses over two years for EdX, which offers so-called massively open online courses, or MOOCs, to students around the world.
Purdue, Ivy Tech create path for engineering majors
Ivy Tech Community College has created a way for pre-engineering students to continue their studies toward a bachelor's degree in one of two engineering disciplines at Purdue University.
GE Global Research to invest $10 million in Purdue
Among the goals of the partnership are to lower manufacturing costs, improve speed and drive innovation. The partnership also will create educational opportunities for Purdue students.
Purdue recruiting more out-of-state students
Purdue and other universities are among many state-funded institutions nationwide looking to poach lucrative tuition.
Anderson board backs $11M toward new Purdue center
Officials in Anderson are backing plans to build a 94,000-square-foot building to house the proposed Purdue University technology education center.
Purdue giving Daniels $111,000 in incentive pay
The Purdue trustees' compensation committee voted Wednesday to give Daniels 88 percent of the incentive money allowed in his contract.
Daniels heads to India to strengthen partnerships
Nearly 1,500 students from India are enrolled at Purdue and thousands of Purdue alumni live in India.
Purdue getting regional nutrition, obesity center
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has chosen Purdue University to be the site of one of four centers, also to include Colorado State University, Cornell University and the University of North Carolina.
Daniels says Purdue fundraising needs improvement
Purdue University President Mitch Daniels said he isn't surprised that he likely won't receive all the incentive pay that's included in his contract.
Indiana University opening overseas offices
Indiana University officials are planning to open at least a half-dozen overseas offices to help raise the school's profile around the world.
Purdue, Indiana State receive U.S. innovation grants
Purdue and Indiana State universities are among 24 colleges and universities receiving grants from the Education Department to foster innovation in college value and efficiency.
Purdue incentive compensation undecided for Daniels
The former Indiana governor's five-year contract with Purdue gives him a $420,000 annual base salary. He can also receive 30 percent more, or $126,000, based on bonuses.
Purdue: More students staying in, finishing school
Purdue says the increased success rates are due largely to efforts at recruiting and providing financial aid for students who are prepared for the school's academic challenges.
Purdue set to dedicate new engineering hall
Purdue University on Friday plans to dedicate a new $39 million engineering building the school hopes can help meet the nation's growing demand for engineers.