Purdue student charged with killing roommate claims insanity
November 15, 2022 GMTLAFAYETTE, Ind. (AP) — A Purdue University student charged with murder in the stabbing death of his dormitory roommate has filed notice in court that he plans to use an insanity defense.
Purdue student charged with murder in roommate’s killing
October 13, 2022 GMTLAFAYETTE, Ind. (AP) — A Purdue University student was charged with murder Thursday in the stabbing death of his roommate, whose body was found by officers sitting in a chair in their campus dorm room.
Purdue University student arrested in killing of roommate
October 6, 2022 GMTWEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. (AP) — A Purdue University student was arrested Wednesday in the killing of his roommate in their campus dorm room, authorities said.
Ji Min Sha, a 22-year-old cybersecurity major from Seoul, South Korea, was arrested on a preliminary murder charge in the killing of 20-year-old Varun Manish Chheda, a 20-year-old data science major from Indianapolis, Purdue Police Chief Lesley Wiete said.
Body found in pond identified as Purdue student from China
September 14, 2022 GMTLAFAYETTE, Ind. (AP) — A man's body found last month in a northwest Indiana pond has been identified as that of a 30-year-old Purdue University graduate student from China.
Tippecanoe County Coroner Carrie Costello said the body, which was discovered on Aug.
Purdue: Spotted lanternfly has migrated to northern Indiana
August 19, 2022 GMTWEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. (AP) — An invasive insect that could affect Hoosier grape growers and honeybee producers has migrated to northern Indiana, one year after being first spotted in the state's southeastern corner.
Indiana, Purdue universities plan Indianapolis campus split
August 12, 2022 GMTINDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Indiana University and Purdue University officials announced plans Friday to split up control of the Indianapolis campus that the schools have shared for more than 50 years, a move they said will lead both schools to expand their presence in the city.
$1.8B semiconductor plant planned next to Purdue’s campus
July 20, 2022 GMTWEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. (AP) — SkyWater Technology announced plans Wednesday to build a $1.8 million semiconductor manufacturing and research center adjacent to Purdue University's main campus that's expected to create 750 new jobs within five years of its opening.
Engineering dean succeeds Purdue President Daniels on Jan. 1
June 10, 2022 GMTWEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. (AP) — Engineering Dean Mung Chiang will succeed Mitch Daniels as Purdue University's president on Jan. 1, the school's Board of Trustees announced Friday.
Chiang, who's also Purdue's executive vice president for strategic initiatives, received praise for growing the College of Engineering at both the undergraduate and graduate levels and setting new school records for both government and industry-sponsored research funding.
Purdue, Duke Energy exploring small nuclear plant for campus
April 27, 2022 GMTWEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. (AP) — Purdue University and Duke Energy plan to jointly explore the feasibility of using advanced nuclear energy to meet the campus's long-term energy needs and reduce its carbon footprint, they announced Wednesday.
No charges for Purdue cop, Black student in campus incident
April 12, 2022 GMTINDIANAPOLIS (AP) — A white Purdue University police officer seen on cellphone video using his elbow to pin a Black student's neck to the ground won’t face charges because he used reasonable force when the student resisted arrest during a domestic call, a special prosecutor has found.
Court: IU, Purdue student suits seeking refunds can proceed
April 1, 2022 GMTINDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Lawsuits that students at Indiana University and Purdue University filed seeking tuition and fee refunds after both schools switched to online classes early in the COVID-19 pandemic can proceed to trial, the state appeals court ruled.
Purdue to welcome up to 20 war-displaced Ukrainian scholars
March 26, 2022 GMTWEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. (AP) — Purdue University plans to welcome to its campus up to 20 Ukrainian scholars who have been displaced by Russia's invasion of their country.
The university announced Friday that its Ukraine Scholars Initiative would accept Ukrainian scholars “directly impacted by the war" which began Feb.
Invasive ant that can deliver painful sting found in Indiana
March 13, 2022 GMTINDIANAPOLIS (AP) — An invasive ant that can deliver a painful sting has been found in Indiana for the first time, a Purdue University insect expert says.
The Asian needle ant has traveled southern states like Florida and Georgia for several years.
Purdue prof gets $1M for rapid test for African swine fever
March 6, 2022 GMTWEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. (AP) — A Purdue University researcher has landed a $1 million grant to boost his work on a rapid test for detecting African swine fever.
The funding for Mohit Verma, an assistant professor of agricultural and biological engineering, was included in the U.S.
Purdue to make masks optional Friday in many indoor spaces
February 16, 2022 GMTWEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. (AP) — Beginning Friday, Purdue University will make face masks optional in many indoor settings on its main campus in the West Lafayette, the school announced Wednesday.
The new policy does not apply to instructional, research and health care settings or where contractually required, the university said.
Purdue cop on leave amid review of Black student’s arrest
February 11, 2022 GMTWEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. (AP) — A Purdue University police officer received death threats and is on leave until further notice, the university said, after he was caught on video using his elbow to pin a Black student to the ground by the neck as the student yelled “You're choking me."
Purdue police review white officer’s arrest of Black student
February 11, 2022 GMTA Black Purdue University student said Thursday that an argument with his girlfriend led to a white campus police officer punching him and using his elbow to pin him down by the neck on the snowy ground.
$3M donation helps fund Purdue-NW economic development lab
January 31, 2022 GMTHAMMOND, Ind. (AP) — A $3 million donation to Purdue University Northwest will be used to develop an “impact lab” that's expected to contribute to economic development in the region.
The school last week announced the lab will be a place for entrepreneurship, innovation and education collaboration.
Front-runner for S. Carolina university president drops out
December 6, 2021 GMTCOLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The front-runner in the search for the University of South Carolina's next president has decided not to pursue the job.
Mung Chiang, an electrical engineer who serves as the dean of the engineering college at Purdue University, said in a statement through the University of South Carolina that he was focusing on his family instead.
Pardoned Indiana-raised turkeys now at new Purdue home
December 5, 2021 GMTWEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. (AP) — The two Indiana-raised turkeys given Thanksgiving pardons by President Joe Biden are now at their new Purdue University home.
Ford, Purdue partner on technology to speed up EV charging
November 10, 2021 GMTFord and Purdue University are partnering to develop a new charging station cable compatible with vehicle charging technology still being developed with hopes of making a broader transition to electric vehicles possible.
Saab opens Indiana plant building sections for Air Force jet
October 16, 2021 GMTWEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. (AP) — Swedish manufacturer Saab has opened a new Indiana facility where it will build sections for a new U.S. Air Force training jet.
Company executives joined state officials and others for a ceremony this past week for the facility at Purdue University’s Discovery Park research and business district in West Lafayette.
Ex-Surgeon General Adams joining Purdue University
September 30, 2021 GMTWEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. (AP) — Purdue University announced Thursday that former U.S. Surgeon General Jerome Adams will be its first executive director of health equity initiatives after being a leader of the nation’s early COVID-19 response as part of former President Donald Trump’s administration.
Purdue says fall enrollment set record at nearly 50,000
September 21, 2021 GMTWEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. (AP) — Purdue University said it has nearly 50,000 students this fall, a record fueled by a freshman class of about 10,200.
Purdue said it was surprised by an increase in out-of-state students accepted for admission, the Journal & Courier reported.
Purdue warns 300 students, employees over COVID-19 policy
September 12, 2021 GMTWEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. (AP) — About 300 Purdue University students or employees face disciplinary action for failing to comply with the school’s mandatory COVID-19 testing for those who haven’t provided proof of vaccination.
Jets’ Hermanns living NFL dream after near-death staph scare
August 12, 2021 GMTFLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) — Grant Hermanns knew something was seriously wrong with his body.
The rapid weight loss. The dangerously high fevers. The overwhelming fatigue.
They were all ominous signs, but no one could figure out what was ailing the offensive lineman.
Purdue University eliminates plastic straws for paper option
March 24, 2019 GMTWEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. (AP) — Purdue University hopes to reduce unnecessary waste by replacing plastic straws with paper alternatives at its West Lafayette campus, which comes shortly after city officials took similar steps to cut down on plastic waste.
Exhibit of Neil Armstrong’s personal papers opens at Purdue
March 18, 2019 GMTWEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. (AP) — An exhibit of astronaut Neil Armstrong's personal papers is opening at Purdue University ahead of the 50th anniversary of his famed walk on the moon...
La Porte’s Ott signs with Purdue Fort Wayne
November 19, 2018 GMTLa Porte girls basketball star Riley Ott recently signed with Division I Purdue University Fort Wayne.
Online survey looks at age friendliness
November 1, 2018 GMTAn online survey designed to improve the quality of life for older Hoosiers in Fort Wayne and Indianapolis began today.
AARP Indiana and Purdue University's Center for Regional Development are assessing the age-friendliness of both cities, where aging populations are expected to grow over the next two decades, according to a Purdue news release.
Annual fall visit day attracts 800
October 22, 2018 GMTLike many other prospective students Sunday, Brianna Bell paused at a table scattered with props : oversize glasses, megaphones, pennants : before striking a pose in front of a Purdue University Fort Wayne backdrop.
True freshmen come up big in season’s opening week
September 2, 2018 GMTThe 2018 college football season started the way last season ended - with big performances from true freshmen...
Purdue University Northwest sets single-day giving record
April 27, 2018 GMTWESTVILLE – Purdue University Northwest (PNW) received a record $1,058,979 in contributions during Wednesday’s fifth annual Purdue Northwest Day of Giving, beating the previous year’s total by more than $100,000 for the 24-hour, social media-driven giving campaign.
Prospective students check out IPFW
March 19, 2018 GMTKenneth Christmon didn't tire of signing his name Sunday : he insisted on it.
The assistant vice chancellor of admissions at IPFW, soon to be Purdue University Fort Wayne, regularly paused to sign letters of intent as future student after future student did the same during Spring Campus Visit Day.
Federal judge helps Purdue celebrate King’s legacy
January 16, 2018 GMTWESTVILLE — A federal judge and Northwest Indiana native, targeted by Donald Trump during the 2016 presidential campaign for his Mexican heritage, this week said the country should look for bridges of understanding in the face of conflict by following the example set by the Rev.
Purdue’s music technology moving to Sweetwater campus
January 10, 2018 GMTThe future home of Purdue Fort Wayne's music technology program will be on the Sweetwater campus.
Sweetwater will convert an existing 8,000 square foot building south of the company's main offices into studios, classrooms and other teaching space, IPFW and Sweetwater announced Wednesday.
Prospective students see IPFW ‘at its best’
November 13, 2017 GMTAs a resource fair bustled inside IPFW's International Ballroom with prospective students Sunday, Kenneth Christmon greeted an apparent father-son pair.
Although the associate vice chancellor of admissions' interaction with the Gary residents was brief, the message was clear: "We want you here."
Color scheme change part of IPFW rebrand
November 9, 2017 GMTGoodbye blue and white. Hello black and gold.
When Purdue University Fort Wayne emerges from the breakup of IPFW next year, it will assume the colors of its mother school, IPFW announced Wednesday.
IPFW switches to banded tuition
October 10, 2017 GMTAlong with all the other changes at IPFW, officials are planning a new way to pay for tuition next fall.
Students currently pay per credit hour. Next year, undergraduate students will pay one rate for a course load of 12 to 18 credit hours per semester.
PNW Day of Giving slated
April 22, 2017 GMTHAMMOND & WESTVILLE, Ind. – Purdue University Northwest invites alumni, faculty, staff, parents, friends and students to take part in the April 26 Purdue Day of Giving, a 24-hour opportunity to give to PNW to support student scholarships, academic programs, athletics and more.
Jewish Film Festival planned for Sunday
March 30, 2017 GMTWESTVILLE – The Purdue University Northwest Odyssey Arts and Cultural Events Series, in cooperation with the Michigan City Public Library and the Irving Levin Jewish Cultural Fund of Sinai Temple, will present a Jewish Film Festival from 1:30 to 4:45 p.m., Sunday at the Michigan City Public Library, 100 E.
PNW to host open houses
March 3, 2017 GMTWESTVILLE & HAMMOND, Ind. – Purdue University Northwest is hosting open houses at its Hammond and Westville campuses this month for prospective students of all ages who want to learn more about attending PNW.
Universities look to future in IPFW rebranding
February 26, 2017 GMTThere was a time when shortening the name "Community Action of Northeast Indiana" to simply "CANI" seemed like a good idea.
Lots of people were involved in that rebranding more than a decade ago.
Re-evaluating college choices
December 14, 2016 GMTINDIANAPOLIS – The proposed split of the IPFW campus is already having ramifications as parents and prospective students reconsider going to a college in transition.
Steve and Rita Smith had never heard of IPFW before their daughter Jessica began looking at colleges.
Purdue ponders change in leave policy for employees
February 20, 2015 GMTWEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. (AP) — Purdue University is proposing a change that would consolidate its leave policy for employees.
Purdue wants to form a new category called paid time off, rather than giving people separate vacation, personal and sick days, the Journal and Courier (http://on.jconline.com/1ATeFSL ) reports.
Purdue U. teacher wins $100,000 poetry prize
March 4, 2013 GMTCLAREMONT, Calif. (AP) — Marianne Boruch, a Purdue University creative writing teacher, has won this year's $100,000 Kingsley Tufts Poetry Award, a California university announced Monday.
Boruch was honored for her collection, "The Book of Hours," and a ceremony will be held April 18 at Claremont Graduate University east of Los Angeles.