Rise to the occasion Prentice Parrish (MS M’00) is a commissioner for the Mayor’s Commission on African American Affairs in Washington, DC When Prentice Parrish joined the Mayor’s Commission on African American Affairs in November 2019, he knew he had a big job ahead of him: the commission focuses on areas ranging from policy to […]
The Purdue Women’s Network connects alumnae around the globe with opportunities to share their skills, knowledge, and leadership to uplift and inspire other women. In this ongoing series, we check in with Purdue alumnae who run their own businesses and are looking to connect with others. Nickey Ramsey (HHS’14) obtained her bachelor’s degree from the […]
When COVID-19 shut down America, Danielle Render (T’17, EnE’17) was ready. Her custom clothing company Divine Creations, known by the brand name DVN Co., had already seen the worst before word ever hit American media. She started feeling the pinch in January because DVN’s raw materials come from China, where the first cases of coronavirus […]
Champion runner Samara Miller channels her abilities in service to others For Samara Miller (la’19), Purdue was never part of her plan. As the 2016 400-meter national champion senior year of high school, she had plenty of options. “I was recruited heavily by Big Ten schools and even some schools in the SEC,” Miller […]
As a firm believer in the power of discipline and building habits that support your goals, I can admit that the COVID-19 pandemic threw me for a loop. I’m a wife, a full-time employee, and a business owner — and all of my worlds came crashing together as we began to shelter-in-place in March. In […]
Karen Bishop Morris (MA ’96, PHD ’02) | Associate Professor of English| Purdue University Northwest Have you ever been asked to serve on a board or a committee? Or, how about this: Raise your hand again if you’ve ever been asked for a donation to a cause — nonprofit, political, or otherwise. Bonus points if […]
Jamilah Mottley Brown (LA’08) | Principal Designer | JM Interior Stylings, LLC Small steps count. This is one of my favorite sayings. It always seems applicable when I’m encouraging friends to follow through on their big idea, or move confidently in the direction of their dreams. In a world full of flash, huge launches, and […]
Boilermaker basketball star-turned-artist Joe Barry Carroll explores his roots and shares his perspective on growing up in the impoverished South and traveling the world with the NBA through large-scale paintings that befit his imposing stature. Joe Barry Carroll can’t answer the phone. His fingers are covered in paint. When he calls back an hour later, […]
Best thing about Purdue? The people! I love how many people there are, but also how diverse and individual everyone is. What do you do for fun? I founded the Stand-Up Comedy Community of Purdue; I perform improv comedy with Ad Liberation; and I’m on the hospitality team at Campus House. Why Purdue? I saw […]
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, […]
