Anderson, Purdue look to create high-tech center
The Purdue Polytechnic Institute being planned in Anderson could have programs for 500 students and hundreds of entrepreneurs.
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Daniels says IPFW better off staying under Purdue
Purdue University President Mitch Daniels believes IPFW’s biggest strength is its ability to award a diploma that says “Purdue University” or “Indiana University”—something it would lose if it were to break away, .
Purdue trustees OK tuition freeze for 3rd year
The trustees' approval means students who entered Purdue University in the fall of 2012 will never see an increase in tuition.
Purdue trustees taking up tuition freeze extension
Purdue University trustees this week are expected to consider President Mitch Daniels' request that they freeze tuition on the main campus in West Lafayette for a third straight year.
Purdue seeing jump in summer school enrollment
Purdue officials say summer semester enrollment is running about 11 percent ahead of last year, including a 16-percent jump among undergraduate students.
Purdue picks Illinois dean as school’s new provost
Debasish "Deba" Dutta will take over as the university's next provost on July 1. He replaces Tim Sands as Purdue's top academic administrator.
Purdue raises $7.5 million during day of giving
Purdue University received 6,500 donations ranging from $10 to more than $1 million each during its inaugural Day of Giving.
Daniels says trip for political meeting was appropriate
Purdue University President Mitch Daniels said his trip to a conference in Georgia attended by several Republican presidential hopefuls was a chance to promote the school and meet potential donors.
UPDATE: Presidential debate interest renewed at Purdue
The appointment of Purdue University President Mitch Daniels to the Commission on Presidential Debates raises the question of whether the university would bid to host one of the debates for the 2016 race.
Plan approved for wind farm; Purdue to do research
Zoning officials have approved scaled-back plans for a northern Indiana wind farm where Purdue University researchers plan to study the impact of the towering turbines.
Purdue loses appeal to shield discrimination report
An appellate panel had harsh words for Purdue University’s conduct in shielding a report investigating a former chancellor’s complaint of gender discrimination and harassment against former university president France Cordova.
Ex-Purdue president taking over science foundation
The U.S. Senate this week confirmed President Barack Obama's nomination of France Cordova to lead the federal agency that has a $7 billion budget to award grants for scientific research around the country.
Notre Dame, Purdue, IU to help with manufacturing institutes
The University of Notre Dame, Purdue University and Indiana University have been selected as research partners for two institutes backed by the federal government.
Study: College-completion rates poor in Indiana
Indiana University in Bloomington is at the top of overall completion rates at about 83 percent. Ivy Tech Community College is at the bottom with about 28 percent.
Purdue gets $5M gift from anonymous donor
The money will finance scholarships and efforts to make the school more affordable for students. The contribution includes matching elements that could ultimately provide more than $9 million for students.
Purdue, Cook create $12M fund for life-science startups
The Foundry Investment Fund will join with other investors to provide funding for companies that use Purdue-licensed technology or expertise in human and animal health and plant sciences.
Purdue president seeks tuition freeze for 3rd year
Mitch Daniels said he plans to call on Purde trustees to extend the two-year tuition freeze for one more year as part of a push to make the university more attractive and affordable for families.
Two plead guilty to Purdue computer hacking
The former engineering students were charged with hacking into their professors’ accounts to boost their grades.
NEWSMAKERS: Mitch Daniels
Mitch Daniels moved out of the Statehouse in early January after eight years as governor. But he never left the headlines.
Centaur gift to spur Purdue equine hospital
Purdue University plans to build a $10 million veterinary hospital for horses in Shelbyville, made possible in part by a $2.7 million grant from Indiana racino owner and operator Centaur Gaming.