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Sidewalk along Third Street scheduled for closure on Dec. 3

The sidewalk located on the north side of Third Street near the France A. Córdova Recreational Sports Center (CREC) and the Morgan J. Burke Aquatic Center (AQUA) will be closed on Wednesday, Dec. 3.
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Lane closure scheduled for Stadium Avenue through Friday

The eastbound lane of Stadium Avenue just east of Martin Jischke Drive is scheduled to close on Wednesday (Nov. 12) to facilitate repairs. The closure is expected to last through Friday (Nov. 14).
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Purdue Nutrition Science researchers identify novel connection between fat accumulation and breast cancer metastasis

Rebecca Hoffa, [email protected] When breast cancer metastasizes, or spreads, to other organs in the body, five-year survival rates dip to 32%, compared to more than 99% when the cancer is diagnosed ...
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A Celebration of Victories and Heroes scheduled for Oct. 24

The campus community, alumni and friends are invited to a Celebration of Victories and Heroes on Friday, Oct. 24, in Mackey Arena. The event will begin at 5 p.m. with a special program, followed at 6 ...
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BioTrain fellows work to advance biopharmaceutical manufacturing workforce in Indianapolis

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — A select group of Purdue University engineering and pharmacy graduate students are advancing Indiana’s biopharmaceutical workforce training opportunities through the BioTrain ...
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Demand for Purdue education breaks record across undergrad, master and doctoral levels; most selective incoming class and highest graduation rate

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Purdue University received 86,953 applications for its incoming fall 2025 undergraduate class — the 14th consecutive year of record applications. The in-state undergraduate ...
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Update to West Lafayette master plan to begin following university advancements

An update is in the works for Purdue University’s Giant Leaps Master Plan. Since the plan’s launch in 2018, the university has seen notable advancements and changes, including new leadership, growth ...
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Planetary scientist decodes clues in Bennu’s surface composition to make sense of far-flung asteroids

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — New results from OSIRIS-REx, NASA’s first asteroid sample return mission, reveals why some gray asteroids reflect light at different wavelengths, like red or blue, more strongly ...
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Through six distinct campuses, Purdue’s systemwide institutions bring opportunities to every kind of student

Since its founding in 1869, Purdue University has been on a mission to promote innovation and transform the future by delivering high-quality public education to students across Indiana and the world.
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Purdue, Los Alamos sign MOU to collaborate on key national security research

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Purdue University and Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to advance a transformative research partnership focused on national ...
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Space Force partnerships open new research, graduate opportunities

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Purdue University, already known as the Cradle of Astronauts, is now establishing itself among the academic leaders for the U.S. Space Force with research and initiatives ...
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Purdue remains in elite company, ranking among top global 100 universities, No. 25 in U.S. in QS World University Rankings

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Led by big jumps in its reputation among employers and related employment outcomes, Purdue University’s global ranking rose to No. 88, a 15-year high, while attaining a top 25 ...