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Purdue University has released its latest enrollment figures for the fall semester, revealing significant growth across its campuses in West Lafayette and Indianapolis. The university now hosts over 57,000 students, with more than 43,000 of them being undergraduates. This period marks a notable increase in the incoming freshman class, which grew by 13%, while the four-year graduation rate has risen by more than 73%. Additionally, Purdue admitted 75% of all undergraduate applicants residing in Indiana, representing the highest admission percentage for in-state students in five years.
In recognition of academic and engineering excellence, the inaugural Neil Armstrong Space Prize was awarded to the SpaceX Falcon 9 booster landing team. The team received this prestigious honor at a gala held in Washington, D.C., an event attended by Purdue astronauts and members of the Armstrong family. Beyond these achievements, the university is promoting its Boilermaker Fashion Showcase, a free shopping experience featuring exclusive gear from officially licensed vendors. This event will take place on Friday, October 16th, at Ross-Ade Stadium before and during the football game against Washington, offering fans an opportunity to purchase unique merchandise.
For those interested in leadership insights, Purdue President Mitch Daniels has released his new book, titled "Impatience Is a Virtue: A Life Where the Buck Stops." In this publication, Daniels shares valuable lessons drawn from his extensive career spanning the pharmaceutical and healthcare industries, as well as roles in federal and state government. The book offers a glimpse into his professional journey and the principles that have guided his work across various sectors.
The university is also encouraging prospective students to take advantage of College Application Week, which runs from September 21st to the 25th. During this week, applicants can submit their applications to Purdue for free. To ensure eligibility for financial assistance, it is important for applicants to select the Indiana College Go Fee Waiver option when using the Common App platform. As the week concludes, the university invites everyone to continue supporting the Boilermakers with enthusiasm and pride.
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Hi Boilermakers, we're coming to you
[music] today from Neil Armstrong Hall
of Engineering. Here's your Purdue news
now 1-minute update.
Enrollment numbers are in. More than
57,000 students [music] are enrolled in
West Lafayette and Indianapolis this
fall, including more than 43,000
undergrads. Purdue's incoming freshman
class increased by 13% [music]
and the 4-year graduation rate rose more
than 73%. Purdue admitted 75% of all
undergraduate applicants [music] who
live in Indiana, the highest percentage
in 5 years. Congratulations to the
SpaceX Falcon 9 booster [music] landing
team, the inaugural winners of Purdue's
Neil Armstrong Space Prize. The team was
presented with the award at a gala in
Washington, D.C. [music]
with Purdue astronauts and the Armstrong
family in attendance. Come check out the
Boilermaker Fashion Showcase, [music] a
shopping experience with exclusive
Boilermaker gear from officially
licensed vendors. The showcase will take
[music] place Friday, October 16th at
Ross-Ade Stadium before and during the
Washington football game and is free for
all fans. Purdue President Mitch
Daniels' book, [music] Impatience Is a
Virtue: A Life Where the Buck Stops, is
out now. In it, he shares lessons from a
career spanning the pharmaceutical and
health care field, federal [music] and
state government, Purdue, and more. And
this coming week is College Application
Week. Applicants can apply to Purdue for
free from September 21st to the 25th.
Make sure to select [music] the Indiana
College Go Fee Waiver on the Common App.
Have a great week and as always, Boiler
Up.