In high school, Brad Ruder (T’93) carefully researched college options across the country from his New Jersey home and chose Purdue for its outstanding construction engineering and management program. Building was his first love, and he wanted a curriculum that covered all aspects of the construction process. Little did he know then that his life’s […]
A s the COVID-19 coronavirus spread around the globe, university administration acted swiftly to minimize the threat to campus. Thousands of students moved out early. Social distancing and stay-home orders were implemented. Purdue held its first virtual commencement. Meanwhile, alumni everywhere found ways to fight the pandemic and support their communities by working on the […]
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 […]
Right now, millions of people around the world are going through a common learning experience as they work from home for the first time. Check out these tips from Amy Hawkinson, director of alumni engagement for Purdue Global, who transitioned to full-time remote work two years ago. Whether you’re new to working from home, or […]
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 […]
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 […]
Entering his sixth season as the New England Patriots’ sports dietitian, Ted Harper (HHS’08) is fueling Super Bowl champions. His comprehensive eating plans have helped 300-pound defensive linemen take on double teams totaling 600 pounds and kept 180-pound speedsters fresh on long runs through the playoffs. Yet he wouldn’t have his position with one of […]
Sid McNairy (HHS’93) may have spent a good deal of his life coaching football, but he found his calling not on the field but on the mat. The former Northern Illinois University coach tried the centuries-old practice of yoga in the mid-1990s as he struggled to overcome an injury. Twenty years later, he teaches at […]
