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For the Love of Family

Tight-knit bonds formed among wrestlers leave lifelong impact Dylan Lydy (HHS’19) came to college to wrestle. The fact that he also fell in love with his major was incidental. As a 21st Century Scholar, Lydy never had to worry about securing scholarship assistance as an undergraduate. The program covers up to four years of tuition. […]

Phlebotomist

Name: Robin Rhine Gig: Clinical Manager Years on the job: 14 On duty: Oversee operations of the Clinical Research Center in the Department of Nutrition Science. We take biometric measurements and draw blood from research study participants per the instructions of the study administrator. You’d be surprised: There are times where the study may require […]

Finding Her Way

Alumna embarks on a 500-mile journey to grapple with her devastating diagnosis and advance breast cancer screening for others The pilgrim gripped each stone, one by one, turning it over in her hand. She felt its weight and ran her finger over its surface before laying it gently down at the base of the Cruz […]

On and Off the Court

As a coach, Lindsey Hicks inspires students athletically and academically Lindsey Hicks (LA’04) had no intention of coaching basketball. She’d just finished up playing professionally overseas for six season after college when she received a phone call that would change her life. The call was from Pam Stackhouse, who was an assistant women’s basketball coach […]

On the Rise

Trevion Williams keeps defying the odds with his signature style Trevion Williams isn’t your average athlete. The six-foot-nine, 280-pound sophomore forward stands out for more than his size. While most college students are strolling campus in sweatpants and hoodies, Williams sports a style all his own. He loves to dress up, wearing tailored pants, pastel […]

Jordan Smith

Lampworker

Name: Jordan Smith Gig: Scientific Glassblower Years on the job: One (15 years of experience) On duty: Consult with scientists and researchers to design and produce bespoke research apparatuses for university departments and external clients.  Fired Up: I met a glassblower when I was 15, and I knew pretty quickly that was what I wanted […]

Slayter Slammer

Marking the beginning of the fall semester, Slayter Slammer rocked campus from the 1980s through the early 2000s. Each year, thousands of students rushed Slayter Hill for a Saturday afternoon of performances by well-known musical acts, including Henry Lee Summer, the BoDeans, the Pretenders, and Matchbox 20, as well as local favorites. Triangle Fraternity collaborated […]

Amber Johnson

Making Her Own Space

Amber Johnson Purdue’s first black woman to earn computer science PhD When Amber Johnson (PhD S’19) walked across the stage at Elliott Hall of Music, she knew she was making history as the first black woman to earn a doctorate in computer science at Purdue University.  “It’s cool that my graduation coincides with the 150th […]

Mayura Davda

Mayura Davda (ME’13) is a dreamer. Growing up in India, she was continually inspired by her dad and his innovative approach to life. “Watching my father’s entrepreneurial journey in my formative years shaped me personally and professionally,” she says. “His tremendous grit and optimistic way of living imbued me with a strong sense of perseverance […]

Crossing the Tracks

Created in 2005 by Purdue Student Government and the Purdue Alumni Association, Crossing the Tracks serves as both an induction for incoming freshmen and a farewell to graduating seniors. The tradition is held at Rush Crossing, a 52-foot-long replica of the old Purdue railroad tracks located in Centennial Mall between Stanley Coulter Hall and Wetherill […]

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