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Earhart expedition update: Crew arrives at Nikumaroro, launches critical phase of Amelia Earhart plane search

NIKUMARORO, Kiribati — Following a five-day, 830-nautical-mile voyage across the remote South Pacific, the 17-person Taraia Object expedition team, supported by a 17-person boat crew, arrived Monday ...
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Earhart expedition update: Crew at sea, expected to arrive on Nikumaroro in 72 hours

HALFWAY BETWEEN TARAWA AND NIKUMARORO, Kiribati — The Marin Mainiku, the Kiribati National Shipping Line vessel transporting the Taraia Object expedition team, is approaching the halfway point Friday ...
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Earhart expedition update: Crew begins 6-day sea voyage to South Pacific atoll Nikumaroro

TARAWA, Kiribati — The Taraia Object expedition team began the next leg of its journey — and its first seaborne one — departing Tarawa, Kiribati, on Wednesday aboard a Kiribati National Shipping Line ...
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Longtime Purdue benefactor Parrish commits $42M to name new Daniels School building

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Purdue University has received a $42 million commitment from longtime benefactor and alumnus Roland G. Parrish to name the new flagship facility within the Mitch Daniels School ...
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Earhart expedition update: Crew departs from Purdue University Airport

All 17 members will be together for the first time at Tarawa, Kiribati, on Oct. 6. They will depart by sea Oct. 7 for Nikumaroro. Archaeological Legacy Institute is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit based in ...
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Admission Requirements

Whether it’s prerequisite coursework, test scores, portfolios, or letters of recommendation, it’s essential to review your chosen program’s specific criteria beforehand. That way, your application ...
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Pathmaker Internship Program™

There is no program at Purdue that I'm more excited about. An internship gives students experience and exposure, but most importantly, real world practice in their chosen field of study. All evidence, ...
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ME 270: Basic Mechanics I

Welcome to the ME 270 course website for the Fall 2026 term. The material on this site is a complement to the lecture book for the course. And, all material here is accessible without the need to log ...
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A Quarter Century Of Advancing Engagement

The Purdue University Office of Engagement builds on 25 years of partnership, leveraging university resources to solve community challenges in the region, the state, and the nation. The collaboration ...
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Gain Buy-In. Manage Risk. Scale Your Career.

Learn from pros. Our instructors are industry experts who are passionate about project management and your success. While these can each be taken as stand-alone courses, many learners choose to take ...
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Neil Armstrong

On July 20, 1969, Neil Armstrong became the first person to step onto the moon’s surface, speaking the famous words, “That’s one small step for a man, one giant leap for mankind.” He served as ...