We asked Katie Rippel to share some of her insight from her career at Anheuser-Busch, where she started work as an intern in 2001. Rippel started as brewing front-line supervisor, steadily working her way up the ranks in a heavily male-dominated profession. Rippel has incredible insight from her career. We asked her to share thoughts […]
We asked Katie Rippel to share some of her insight from her career at Anheuser-Busch, where she started work as an intern in 2001. Rippel started as brewing front-line supervisor, steadily working her way up the ranks in a heavily male-dominated profession. Rippel has incredible insight from her career. We asked her to share thoughts […]
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 […]
Holly (Rookstool) Bell (A’85) faced a steep learning curve when she left the private sector to become the director of cannabis for Florida’s Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) in February. She’d spent most of her career working in banking in Nashville, Tennessee, and her new role required her to learn about Florida’s widespread […]
It’s been a winding road, but Winston Crawford (MBA’05) and Sarah (Biegert) Crawford (MBA’05) have finally figured out their version of work-life balance: jobs they’re truly passionate about and lives centered on family. After years in high-powered corporate jobs, Sarah now leads her own wellness-centered business, and Winston works in business operations at Apple’s ad […]
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 […]
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 […]
Throughout his career, Ashwin Kutty (MBA’04) has worked in a number of fields, from health care to technology to academia. So it was only natural that he’d end up in an industry that spans almost every sector imaginable. Kutty is the president and CEO of WeUsThem, an advertising agency and global consulting think tank based […]
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 […]
Name: Charlie Huelsenbeck (A’15) Gig: Assistant Manager, Beef Unit, Animal Sciences Research and Education Center (ASREC) Years on the job: Three On duty: Part of team that manages a herd of 400 to 800 head of cattle between two Purdue-owned farms, including breeding and calving. We assist with feedlot and genetic research projects. Home on […]
