White Family Foundation’s $25M gift to support Purdue hospitality program expansion
Part of the funding will help expand the White Lodging-J.W. Marriott, Jr. School of Hospitality and Tourism Management program to Indianapolis.
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Defense Department turns to startup to meet growing quantum computing needs
Lafayette-based Quantum Research Sciences develops software for quantum computers so large they fill up a room, just like the IBM mainframes from the 1950s and 1960s.
Indianapolis-based Horizon League names next commissioner
A Valparaiso native, Jill Bodensteiner was named the Nike Division I Executive of the Year by Women Leaders in Sports in 2024.
IU, Purdue campus investments will reshape downtown
Since IUPUI split in July 2024, Indiana University and Purdue University have poured hundreds of millions of dollars into their respective downtown campuses to grow programs and attract students.
Purdue launching center for AI and robotics in medicine in Indianapolis
The Center for AI and Robotic Excellence in Medicine in part seeks to grow knowledge of AI and its uses in medicine and to identify solutions to military and frontier care challenges.
Purdue Polytechnic school renamed following $10M gift
The gift to the School of Construction Management Technology at Purdue Polytechnic Institute is expected to enhance the school’s offerings in both West Lafayette and Indianapolis.
Purdue professor spearheads study of AI chatbot impact on well-being
The study’s goal is to also explore how these tools can be re-envisioned to promote long-term well-being and character virtues.
Indiana’s congressional delegation unites behind FAA drone test site bid
A letter to the Federal Aviation Administration highlights Indiana’s manufacturing, research and military assets as strengths in the national competition.
IU, Ohio State poised to make historic Big Ten title football game
If Indiana University and Ohio State win this week against rivals Purdue and Michigan, they’d both bring undefeated overall records into the Big Ten Conference title game in Indianapolis.
Purdue to add AI competency as graduation requirement
The new AI competency requirement, which could launch as soon as next year, is part of Purdue University’s existing partnership with Google.
Lilly CEO calls on state to boost power supply as company seeks to build supercomputer
David Ricks, speaking Thursday during a panel at the annual BioCrossroads Life Sciences Summit, also called for Purdue and Indiana universities to upgrade their lab facilities.
Purdue heads clinical trial for new canine cancer treatment
Researchers say the new treatment holds the potential to treat some dogs diagnosed with cancer without turning to more expensive traditional procedures such as radiation, chemotherapy or surgery.
Congressional report cites Purdue in push for tighter limits on Chinese students
A congressional report uses Purdue University as a case study to argue for tighter limits on Chinese students and academic partnerships, even as it praises the school’s research security policies.
Braun, Purdue lead nuclear summit to promote reactors for Indiana
The Global Nuclear Energy Economic Summit at Purdue University got underway Wednesday with several hundred attendees from energy companies, utilities, academia, government and regulatory agencies.
Amelia Earhart expedition postponed until 2026
The expedition team, which includes researchers from Purdue University, was set to launch from Majuro in the Marshall Islands on Nov. 4, sailing about 1,200 nautical miles to Nikumaroro.
At new center, Purdue engineers will collaborate with IU doctors
Purdue University’s new Center for Musculoskeletal Engineering in Indianapolis has a growth plan that metaphorically matches a healthy growing body.
Purdue plans to spend $70M for downtown Indianapolis apartment property
The market-rate apartment complex, which is almost fully leased, is a four-story, 400,000-square-foot property that occupies an entire city block.
Indiana’s public universities report fall enrollment gains
But international student enrollment dropped more than 14% at Indiana and Purdue universities—the state’s two largest public university systems.
Big Ten university faculties push for defense compact against Trump
Several faculty and university senates have approved resolutions asking their leaders to sign a NATO-like agreement to pool resources in case President Donald Trump’s administration targets one of its members.
Purdue adds slew of ‘job-ready’ academic programs at Indianapolis campus
Over the next two years, Purdue will launch 15 new academic offerings spread between undergraduate and graduate degrees and a few certificate programs.