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Purdue launches 5-year, $4 billion campaign

On Saturday (Feb. 15), Purdue University President Mung Chiang announced the launch of Victories & Heroes: Your Campaign for Purdue. The goal of the fundraising campaign — the largest in the university’s history — is $4 billion raised by early 2030.
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Tyler Trent
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Introducing the Tyler Trent Pediatric Cancer Research Center

Tyler Trent (AS T’18) was diagnosed with osteosarcoma, a rare bone cancer, at 15 years old. Despite his diagnosis, he was determined to attend Purdue University and have a normal college experience. While undergoing aggressive cancer treatment, Tyler maintained a positive attitude, inspiring millions.



Tyler Trent
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Tyler Trent’s enduring impact

Many may recognize the name Tyler Trent and associate it with words like superfan, Boilermaker, or hero. They may think of a Motion P–covered suit jacket, a hashtag, or a spirited buzz cut. But Tyler Trent (AS T’18) was more than a Purdue student battling a cancer diagnosis, and his fight for a cure for pediatric cancer continues today.



Purdue University and Trimble are establishing a state-of-the-art Trimble Technology Lab at Purdue focused on teaching and research for construction management and technology. The lab is expected to open in early 2024 and will be part of the Purdue Polytechnic Institute’s evolving footprint at Dudley and Lambertus Halls.
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Purdue University to launch Trimble Technology Lab with focus on construction management technology

Purdue University and Trimble are establishing the state-of-the-art Trimble Technology Lab at Purdue, focused on teaching and research for construction management technology. The lab is housed within the Purdue Polytechnic Institute and will bring Trimble’s industry-leading construction technologies into a dedicated learning environment for Purdue students to learn and innovate.
Bob Bowen
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Alum Bowen celebrates 20 years of unique game-day tradition

Bob Bowen (CE’62, HDR E’07) has at least two enduring passions—Purdue and bicycling—and he has found a clever way to celebrate both loves at the same time. Once a year on the day of Purdue’s first home football game, Bowen leads a bike ride from Indianapolis to West Lafayette in celebration of the Boilermakers and new beginnings.



Senior research scientist Dmitry Zemlynov works with a student at Birck Nanotechnology Center. Birck Nanotechnology Center is the hub for Purdue University’s cutting-edge research, including the latest work in semiconductors and microelectronics. (Purdue University photo/Charles Jischke)
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Purdue research awards and philanthropic fundraising both reach new records in 2023

Purdue University has announced it reached new milestones in both research awards and gift funding for fiscal year 2022-23, shattering previous records for both research funding and donor giving to the university. Funding surpassed $600 million in both categories.




Jerry Semler a former Purdue Professor who recently passed away.
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Remembering Jerry Semler

The Purdue community mourns the death of accomplished business leader and proud alumnus Jerry Semler (M’58, HDR M’02). He died Monday, July 24, at age 86.







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