The globe-spanning, heart-pounding, life-saving work of academic field research It’s easy to believe that academic research is all about paging through dusty books or carefully pouring colorful liquids from test tube to beaker. And yes, professors love their libraries and labs. But it’s far from the whole picture. It turns out that some of Purdue’s […]
Saddled with stress, debt, and death, veterinarians commit suicide at twice the rate of the general population. The College of Veterinary Medicine expanded its staff and its resources to provide support for mental health. In front of the Purdue University Veterinary Teaching Hospital stands Continuum, one of the most visually compelling sculptures on West Lafayette’s […]
Backpacking through Central America and India was a life-changing experience for Radhika (Rangarajan) Dirks (S’03). During the trip with her husband, Travis Dirks (S’04), she witnessed heartache, strife — and an opportunity to leverage the enormous power of artificial intelligence (AI). “We saw a lot of unfortunate things that seemed like they should have been […]
Reading literature boosts empathy among other health benefits Quick: name the last book you read! If you’re struggling, you’re not alone. According to a report from the American Academy of Arts & Sciences, Americans are devoting less time to reading for pleasure with every passing year — in 2017, the average amount of time […]
Purdue officials, in close coordination with the state and local public health departments, are closely monitoring the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic and its impact on the Purdue community. Major guidance from President Daniels, Provost Akridge, and other campus leaders and answers to the most frequently asked questions can be found at protect.purdue.edu, which is updated regularly. More […]
Hillary (Direnzo) Gramm’s (HHS’05) time at Purdue led her to a career, her husband, and their child, whom they gave a Purdue-themed name (Amelia, as in Earhart). And it was the unlikeliest of items that brought Gramm to West Lafayette: a baby sweat suit. “I’m one of the first in my family to graduate from […]
Michelle Gladieux (HHS’93 MS T’95) | President | Gladieux Consulting An executive coaching client recently asked me, “How do you make public speaking look so easy?” The truth is, if I’m making it look easy, that’s an optical illusion. Public speaking is a lifelong, value-add pursuit. We all want our ideas heard and put to […]
Goals provide focus, direction, and momentum. They provide a way to track progress. Without goals, you can wander aimlessly. As such, there is no better time to get serious about setting goals than when you are in search of your next best career move. I suspect that you have been taught to create SMART goals. […]
Ryan Russell (LA’14) was born January 17, 1992, in Carrollton, Texas. In high school, he was named defensive MVP for his football team. At Purdue, he played defensive end during the 2011, 2012, and 2013 seasons. While studying sociology, he played 50 games for the Boilermakers, compiling 149 total tackles and 10 sacks. After graduating, […]
Michael Clark (T’84), author of the daily devotional book U-Turn, Now! is a Flint, Michigan native. While attending Purdue, he became a member of Omega Psi Phi fraternity. He later earned his master’s in theological studies and pastoral care at Liberty University. “I enjoyed every day at Purdue because of the many challenges I encountered,” […]
