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Teaching Excellence Awards 2026
2026-04-02
Each spring, Purdue honors faculty whose dedication, innovation and passion elevate the undergraduate experience. Through the Charles B. Murphy Outstanding Undergraduate Teaching Award, the Exceptional Early Career Teaching Award and the Excellence in Instruction Award for Lecturers, the university recognizes those who set the standard for teaching excellence.
From curiosity to company building: Brian Feth returns to Purdue to receive Entrepreneurship Award
2026-04-01
From curiosity to company building: Brian Feth returns to Purdue to receive Entrepreneurship Award
Small segments of RNA halt cancer in multiple ways
2026-04-01
Purdue University researcher Andrea Kasinski is leading work on the relationship between microRNAs and cancer, including developing a modified microRNA that curbs at least three genes known to drive cancer and therapy resistance.
Purdue partnership strengthens agricultural biosecurity efforts in El Salvador
2026-03-31
Protecting global food systems often starts with collaboration—and a recent international training led by a Purdue scientist highlights how partnerships across disciplines are making that possible.
Ximena Bernal and Stephanie Gardner named Fellows of the American Association for the Advancement of Science.