Purdue professor Marshall Porterfield worked at NASA, teaching astronauts about living in restricted environments such as the International Space Station. The skills are surprisingly transferable to Indiana's stay-at-home order.

Purdue University announced Monday May and June graduate and undergraduate summer courses will be conducted remotely, and a decision about in-person July classes will be made by May 15.

A 3 percent merit pay pool was planned for July. But Purdue University President Mitch Daniels told trustees Thursday that he's dropping it while also limiting repairs and purchases and putting a freeze on new hires

Purdue University announced Thursday that soon-to-be-graduates will be able to participate in a virtual commencement ceremony, with caps, gowns, diplomas, speeches, and Purdue Musical Organization accompaniment.

According to a statement, the Tippecanoe County Health Department informed the university of the positive case Monday. The student, who is based on the school's West Lafayette campus, is currently in Marion County.

In a letter to students Tuesday, Purdue President Mitch Daniels said plans were underway to create a virtual ceremony.

Purdue University students will learn remotely for the rest of the spring semester, and the majority of students who live in on-campus housing are being urged to return home or find other accommodations.

Purdue University President Mitch Daniels and Provost Jay Akridge announced significant new restrictions Tuesday in response to the escalating threat of the novel coronavirus.

Purdue University announced Thursday a halt to all university-sponsored international travel over the school's upcoming spring break.

Construction of the $20 million project is expected to begin in September and finish by the end of 2021.