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The official account of Purdue University, home of the Boilermakers! The persistent pursuit of #TheNextGiantLeap 🚂

 West Lafayette, Ind.
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As a land-grant university, our mission has always been to serve all. 🇺🇸 This year, we come together to celebrate America’s 250th birthday — and our own legacy of persistently pursuing the next giant leap. ⬇️ purdue.university/4ucRoHL
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Nikumaroro island is known for its giant coconut crabs. 😮 🦀 Steve Schultz, Purdue’s senior VP and general counsel, may encounter them on the search for #AmeliaEarhart’s missing plane. Listen to #ThisIsPurdue’s “Finding Amelia” miniseries Sept. 28. purdue.edu/podcast
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Conventional wisdom said it couldn’t be done. The @SpaceX Falcon 9 Booster Landing Team proved otherwise, transforming spaceflight with their reusable rocket system. 🚀 Congratulations to the inaugural Neil Armstrong Space Prize winners. Learn more. ⬇️ purdue.university/4h0TIfW
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FOOTBALL CARD FRIDAY: Three Purdue icons vs. Notre Dame: 🏈 Len Dawson stunned the No. 1 Irish in 1954. 🏈 Bob Griese led a 1965 comeback win. 🏈 Leroy Keyes powered No. 1 Purdue past No. 2 ND in 1968. @BoilerFootball hosts the Irish tomorrow at 2 at Ross-Ade.
Three vintage football cards are displayed. The cards feature Leroy Keyes, Bob Griese, and Len Dawson, all in their sports uniforms. Text on the right highlights "Len Dawson, Bob Griese, Leroy Keyes vs. Notre Dame," with years 1954, '65, '68 mentioned. The background has a dark theme with "Football Card Friday" text.

ALT Three vintage football cards are displayed. The cards feature Leroy Keyes, Bob Griese, and Len Dawson, all in their sports uniforms. Text on the right highlights "Len Dawson, Bob Griese, Leroy Keyes vs. Notre Dame," with years 1954, '65, '68 mentioned. The background has a dark theme with "Football Card Friday" text.

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In the latest Purdue News Weekly: 🚂 Purdue ranks 4th in @usnews public university innovation rankings ⚕️ Building an imaging system to personalize chemotherapy treatments 🏗️ Academic Success Building in Indianapolis reaches construction milestone purdue.university/4yafsxm
Two people in a workshop setting, engaged in an engineering project, surrounded by equipment and wires. A text overlay reads: “#4 Most Innovative Public University in the United States, U.S. News & World Report, 2027.”

ALT Two people in a workshop setting, engaged in an engineering project, surrounded by equipment and wires. A text overlay reads: “#4 Most Innovative Public University in the United States, U.S. News & World Report, 2027.”
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Catch up on the latest from #Purdue in this week's "Purdue News Now": 🎓 2027 @usnews Best Colleges Rankings 🏗️ Last beam lifted at Academic Success Building in Indy 🏀 Purdue, @Pacers Foundation unveil new basketball courts 🎥 '5 Questions With the Provost' series #BoilerUp 🚂
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.@BoilerFootball fans can find this celebrated tailgate rig parked at the top of Slayter Hill. It’s there for every home game in West Lafayette — and it’s also traveled across the country for the 2001 Rose Bowl in Pasadena, California. 🏈 See more. ⬇️ purdue.university/47bdwJ8
A black vehicle, modified like an ambulance, with a large "P" and Purdue University branding on the side. The doors display several logos and the "Boilermaker Bambulance" text. The vehicle is parked on a street with trees in the background.

ALT A black vehicle, modified like an ambulance, with a large "P" and Purdue University branding on the side. The doors display several logos and the "Boilermaker Bambulance" text. The vehicle is parked on a street with trees in the background.

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What's the difference between productivity & activity — and which one helps us drive momentum at work? 🤔 Kate Zipay, associate professor of organizational behavior and HR at @PurdueBusiness, breaks these questions down on a new episode of #ThisIsPurdue. purdue.university/4yhxZbk
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ALT A conversation between two individuals in a cozy room with bookshelves. The first person speaks about focusing on productivity and a healthy work life. The second person emphasizes understanding the difference between productivity and activity, discussing being busy without being productive, and promoting value over activity for organizational goals.

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🏗️ The #Boilermaker community gathered in #Indianapolis for a ceremonial beam signing for the Academic Success Building. The 15-story facility will have learning, dining and living spaces, while transforming the Indy skyline. purdue.university/4roMo2w

Academic Success Building reaches construction milestone with topping-out ceremony

Purdue’s Academic Success Building in Indianapolis reached a key construction milestone as the university celebrated the topping out of a facility designed to support student success for generations.

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ICYMI: Rick Atkinson joined President Mitch Daniels for a Presidential Lecture Series conversation on “America @ 250: Celebrating Freedom’s Giant Leap.” Watch the full recording. ⬇️ purdue.university/4yKyOZS
Presidential Lecture Series graphic titled "America @ 250: Celebrating Freedom's Giant Leap" with an America 250 logo. Rick Atkinson in formal attire is pictured on the right.

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🏅 Named a top 10 #engineering school and the nation’s fourth most innovative public university, #Purdue’s strengths are on display in the latest @USNews rankings report. purdue.university/3V5ztGS

Purdue ranks as nation’s fourth most innovative public university and strengthens its position as a...

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Purdue University saw record gains and rankings for several of its key undergraduate programs in U.S. News & World Report’s 2027 Best Colleges rankings. Ranked No.

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The Tarkington Park basketball courts in #Indianapolis — updated in partnership with the Pacers Foundation and @IndianaFever — are bringing Purdue pride to the Circle City. ⬇️ purdue.university/4yMiR5g @ParksAllianceIN
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Purdue & the @Colts are celebrating STEAM on Nov. 1 at Lucas Oil Stadium! Students & families are invited for a fun day of hands-on activities that connect science, technology, engineering, the arts and math with sports. 🏈 🔎 Register now: colts.com/tickets/single-gam… @ColtsLife
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ALT The image features a black and white city skyline silhouette with the bold text “Mark Your Calendars” above it. To the right, there are three photos stacked vertically: people working at a table with scientific equipment, a person looking intently at a project, and a person painting. The bottom text reads “Colts STEAM Combine - Sunday, Nov. 1.” Mathematical symbols decorate the background of the photos.

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Undergraduate applications have increased 80% in 10 years. This fall represents a 13% increase in enrollment from 2025, with Purdue admitting 75% of all undergraduate applicants who live in Indiana — the highest percentage in five years. ⬇️ purdue.university/4cLpyfH

Purdue value proposition continues to drive strong demand, undergrad enrollment increases

Purdue saw enrollment of its incoming freshman class this fall increase 13% to a near-record 10,818 students in West Lafayette (10,173) and Indianapolis (645).

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Don’t miss out on posts from Purdue's official TikTok! Follow the account. ⬇️ tiktok.com/@purdueuniversity
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Before the records, before the @superbowl, before the @profootballhof, @drewbrees was told he wasn’t good enough. Three times. He took that doubt and turned it into a reason to improve. 🏈 Don’t miss the latest episode of “Relentless.” ⬇️ purdue.university/4yLpmFE
A person is seated on a yellow chair in front of a microphone. The wall behind features a quote, "I'm going to come up with a plan that is going to put me in a position to be as good as I can possibly be." Below the quote, the text reads: "Drew Brees, Purdue Quarterback, 1997-2000, Pro Football Hall of Fame, Class of '26.

ALT A person is seated on a yellow chair in front of a microphone. The wall behind features a quote, "I'm going to come up with a plan that is going to put me in a position to be as good as I can possibly be." Below the quote, the text reads: "Drew Brees, Purdue Quarterback, 1997-2000, Pro Football Hall of Fame, Class of '26.

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Purdue alumni helped the Artemis II crew journey around the moon — and they also helped the crew make it home safely. 🚀 Meet some of the #Boilermakers who helped advance the @NASAArtemis program & who will contribute to its many giant leaps to come. ⬇️ purdue.university/4zX9FN0
A rocket stands on a launchpad at night, with a large orange moon in the background. The image has the text: "The Boilermakers Behind ARTEMIS."

ALT A rocket stands on a launchpad at night, with a large orange moon in the background. The image has the text: "The Boilermakers Behind ARTEMIS."
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FOOTBALL/BASEBALL CARD FRIDAY: Flashback to 1960, when QB and future @MLB infielder Bernie Allen’s late touchdown and 2-point pass helped Purdue earn a 27-all tie after trailing UCLA 13-0 early. @BoilerFootball visits the Bruins tomorrow at 11 p.m.
This image features a vintage baseball card of Bernie Allen. To the right, there's a black-and-white photo of a person in athletic attire throwing a football. The text reads "Bernie Allen vs. UCLA" and "1960," with "Football (and Baseball) Card Friday" on the left.

ALT This image features a vintage baseball card of Bernie Allen. To the right, there's a black-and-white photo of a person in athletic attire throwing a football. The text reads "Bernie Allen vs. UCLA" and "1960," with "Football (and Baseball) Card Friday" on the left.
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ICYMI 🏀 Purdue teamed up with the Pacers Foundation and the @IndianaFever to update two basketball courts at Tarkington Park in #Indianapolis. See the highlights. ⬇️ purdue.university/4iARRBd @ParksAllianceIN
Aerial view of two adjacent basketball courts. The upper court features a gold and black design with "Purdue" written at center court. The lower court has a blue and red design with "Fever" and "Indiana Pacers" logos prominently displayed. The area is surrounded by trees and walkways.

ALT Aerial view of two adjacent basketball courts. The upper court features a gold and black design with "Purdue" written at center court. The lower court has a blue and red design with "Fever" and "Indiana Pacers" logos prominently displayed. The area is surrounded by trees and walkways.

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In the latest Purdue News Weekly: 🚀 Neil Armstrong Space Prize presented to @SpaceX Falcon 9 Booster Landing Team 🚂 2026 Industrial Roundtable draws more than 400 companies & 19,000 students 💻 @TechPurdue launches engineering technology labs More: purdue.university/46s1zhY
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ALT A group of individuals dressed formally pose together in an elegant setting. A backdrop features an image of Neil Armstrong.

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Alongside a 13% increase in enrollment, we’re proud to report a record 73.2% of students graduating within four years, a 5% increase. One-year retention rates also increased to the second best ever at just over 93%. Read all the fall census numbers. 🔗 purdue.university/4cLpyfH

Purdue value proposition continues to drive strong demand, undergrad enrollment increases

Purdue saw enrollment of its incoming freshman class this fall increase 13% to a near-record 10,818 students in West Lafayette (10,173) and Indianapolis (645).

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