C. Johnson, collaborators receive USDOE Dialogue 250 grant to train teachers to celebrate U.S. 250th The U.S. Department of Education awarded an American History and Civics-National Activities Seminars grant to Purdue University and the Literacy Design Collaborative. November 24, 2025 Learn More
Flourishing in new areas: INGU held free STEM summer camps for 400+ Hoosier middle schoolers Indiana Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs was a federally funded postsecondary educational access grant designed to deliver statewide programming to increase the number of low-income students who are prepared to enter and succeed in postsecondary education. November 19, 2025 Learn More
“Empowerment”: Over 300 attend 2nd annual Purdue AI in P-12 Education conference The College of Education hosted the 2nd annual Purdue AI in P-12 Education Conference, “Empowerment,” on Nov. 10, 2025, at Purdue University. November 18, 2025 Learn More
New College of Ed website enables #NextGiantLeaps with program finder, streamlined navigation The College of Education launched a new website in late October to better serve prospective and current students and others who want information about Education programs at Purdue University. November 14, 2025 Learn More
College faculty attend national forum to advance rural education Two College of Education faculty represented the Purdue Center for Rural Research, Education and Outreach at the National Forum to Advance Rural Education. November 12, 2025 Learn More
1st, 2nd-year Education doctoral fellowship students honored at luncheon The College of Education honored first-year and second-year doctoral students who received prestigious graduate fellowships at a luncheon in Marriot Hall’s John Purdue Room. November 7, 2025 Learn More
Two new Senior Directors of Development for the College of Education Two new senior directors of development will join the Purdue for Life Foundation fundraising team in support of the College of Education, according to Phillip J. VanFossen, interim dean of the College. November 6, 2025 Learn More
Emerald publishes third book in series co-edited by Schepers Ofelia Castro Schepers’ new book helps teachers understand and address their students’ needs. November 4, 2025 Learn More
College faculty receive 3 NSF grants The National Science Foundation (NSF) awarded grants totaling over $3.2 million to four College of Education faculty members in August. October 30, 2025 Learn More
College publishes 16 books in 2024-25 At its first Power Friday event of the semester (Sept. 12), the College celebrated 12 faculty authors who published 16 books in 2024-25. October 28, 2025 Learn More
2025 Education Distinguished Alumni honored This year the College honored two alumni at its 2025 Education Appreciation and Alumni Awards ceremony on Friday (Oct. 3). October 21, 2025 Learn More
Rural Center director presents Indiana workshops The national College Board organization, founders of the SAT® and AP® programs, invited the Purdue Center for Rural Research, Education, and Outreach to present a workshop at several venues in Indiana in September. October 14, 2025 Learn More