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As a land-grant university, our mission has always been to serve all. 🇺🇸
This year, we come together to celebrate America’s 250th birthday — and our own legacy of persistently pursuing the next giant leap. ⬇️ purdue.university/4ucRoHL
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In today's Purdue News Weekly:
🔬 @PUCancerInst secures $9.4M in renewal of @theNCI Cancer Center Support Grant
🧑🚀 @NASA's Chief of the Astronaut Office Scott Tingle reflects on Artemis II
🌿 Autonomous mowing for safer highway upkeep
Read more: purdue.university/4e7hqqM
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History incoming. 🚀
On the Purdue 1 mission, Abigail Mizzi will become the first graduate student to conduct research on a commercial suborbital flight.
Learn how Mizzi’s #Boilermaker experience prepared her for this opportunity. ⬇️ purdue.university/4oemWLD
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🛰️ Aerospace engineer
💼 Distinguished attorney
🚀 @blueorigin VP
Audrey Powers has been successful in an impressive array of roles — & it all started at Purdue. When she was a student, she strengthened the skills to tackle tough challenges. Watch now. ⬇️ youtu.be/ThHne1ym7pM
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In the latest Purdue News Weekly:
➡️ @PurdueSports AD Mike Bobinski to retire at end of year
🚂 Mark Lundstrom appointed as @PurdueEngineers dean
🛠️ New Manufacturing Studio supercharges engineering in Indianapolis
Learn more: purdue.university/4vvSn6H
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As we celebrate 250 years of American innovation, we are proud of the many heroes who began as #Boilermakers — including Neil Armstrong, honored in an @APLU_News timeline commemorating small steps that have turned into #GiantLeaps for the nation.
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On July 20, 1969, @LifeAtPurdue alumnus Neil Armstrong took humanity’s first steps on the Moon, a defining moment in American history that reflected the nation’s technological leadership & spirit of exploration that endures today. #America250 bit.ly/4uzwSlq
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Quantum technology sounds complicated, but @PurdueEngineers and @PurdueScience are teaming up to make it more accessible. A new quantum degrees program offers flexible options to ensure students receive the exposure they need to complement their degrees. purdue.university/437GM1t
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From Mike Bobinski, Purdue's Executive Vice President and Director of Intercollegiate Athletics >>
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Dean of @PurdueEngineers Arvind Raman has been confirmed by the U.S. Senate as undersecretary of commerce for standards and technology and also as @NIST director. Purdue chief semiconductor officer Mark Lundstrom will serve as dean in his place. purdue.university/4dGnjLr
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Learn more about celebrating America’s anniversary and the Boilermakers who have forged the American dream. Together, we honor 250 years of discovery and innovation. ⬇️ purdue.university/4uSG2th
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A new partnership between #Purdue and GeChi Compound Semiconductor Co. targets silicon carbide advancement, a critical component in the next generation of high-compute infrastructure. #PurdueComputes purdue.university/4dAqFzx
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The workforce is changing fast — and employers are asking for AI-ready talent.
Purdue is preparing students to meet that demand, earning another spot on @Forbes’ “New Ivies” list.
Read more. 👇 purdue.university/3QpjCAJ
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#Purdue is launching a flexible quantum degrees program to prepare undergrad and graduate students for the future of quantum technologies — and a workforce expected to grow by more than 550% in the Midwest alone between 2030 and 2035. purdue.university/437GM1t
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Purdue has partnered with Indiana-based @BerneApparel on a limited-edition clothing line that celebrates Boilermaker pride and America’s 250th anniversary. Browse the collection. ⬇️ purdue.university/4utroZt
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Committed to meeting workforce demands in microelectronics design and manufacturing via tailored courses, mentorships and research opportunities designed for the defense sector, SCALE is now Purdue’s largest-ever federally funded research effort. purdue.university/4weB0sb
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In today's Purdue News Weekly:
💛 Mitch Daniels to serve as Purdue interim president
🏌️♂️ @PurdueMensGolf heads to national championships
➡️ New partnership for next-generation chip research
Learn more: purdue.university/4vc5ABm
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Catch up on the latest from #Purdue in this week’s "Purdue News Now":
🚂 @purduemitch named interim president
🩺 Crossroads Academic Medical Institute
⛳️ @PurdueMensGolf in national championships
📱 Multifactor change
📋 Trustees meeting
🎂 Happy 90th, Coach Keady!
#BoilerUp
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Purdue is Indiana’s top public university in the inaugural Subject100. 💯
We deliver outcomes that matter most to students.
Learn more. ⬇️ subject.com/subject100
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A new 5-year partnership between #Purdue and GeChi Compound Semiconductor Co. will advance silicon carbide commercialization and develop new academic-industry workforce initiatives. #PurdueComputes purdue.university/4dAqFzx
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Purdue students can now take a class on digital content creation and social media influencing! 🤩 📱
Lindsay Veremis Perrault, instructor and content creator, discusses this innovative opportunity on the new episode of #ThisIsPurdue. 🎧: purdue.university/42VtyVB
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