Purdue Exponent

Lawrence Simpson III was sentenced to 20 years on May 22 following a shooting on June 2, 2024. Simpson was charged with attempted aggravated battery, operating and possessing a machine gun and criminal recklessness. purdueexponent.org/city_state/man…

Katie Goldsberry was sentenced to 12 years for a level three felony on one count of Possession of Methamphetamine on May 22nd. purdueexponent.org/city_state/wom…

Purdue’s best season in nearly a decade wasn't quite enough as the Boilermakers were left out of the NCAA Tournament for 2026. purdueexponent.org/sports/mens/ba…

Purdue president emeritus Mitch Daniels was named interim president in a unanimous vote held by the Purdue Board of Trustees Monday morning. Daniels will begin work July 1 as the trustees look for a new president. purdueexponent.org/campus/general…

Artists speak on motivation and passion during Lafayette’s 52nd annual Round the Fountain Art Fair. They talk about inspiration, what makes each individual piece unique and their connection to their medium. purdueexponent.org/city_state/eve…

As fans gear up for the Indy 500 during Carb Day—a Friday tradition since 2005—the pre-race anticipation leaves racegoers reflecting on decades of motorsport history. purdueexponent.org/city_state/fea…

After beating Iowa on Thursday, the Boilermakers get No. 1 UCLA on Friday, not only with a chance to advance in the conference tourney but with a chance to get back in the NCAA Tournament picture. purdueexponent.org/sports/mens/ba…

With Chiang becoming the president of Northwestern this columnist discusses the Chiang administration’s past actions, the Board of Trustees, and Purdue’s future. purdueexponent.org/opinion/exit-m…

With President Mung Chiang departing for the presidency at Northwestern University, faculty has spoken on what Purdue’s next steps will look like. They spoke on how university presidents are selected and what traits the local community has in mind. purdueexponent.org/campus/general…

Purdue President Mung Chiang accepted an offer to be Northwestern University’s president Monday morning. Staff and faculty reflect on his time as president, with some saying the move didn’t come as a surprise. purdueexponent.org/campus/general…

Long-time teacher Chuck Herber retires from his 60-year career as an English teacher this year. He spent 40 years as newspaper advisor for The Booster, Lafayette Jefferson’s High School’s newspaper. purdueexponent.org/city_state/loc…

With Mung Chiang’s recent decision to leave Purdue faculty, here’s a recent timeline of his career. purdueexponent.org/campus/general…

After Mung Chiang's decision to move to Northwestern, here's photos of his presidency throughout his three-year term at Purdue. purdueexponent.org/photo-gallery-…

Mung Chiang will move to Northwestern to serve as its president as of Monday. purdueexponent.org/campus/general…

Students in animal and food sciences are able to get hands-on experience through working with the Boiler Butcher Block, while also supplying the Greater Lafayette community with locally-raised meat products, eggs, honey, and ice cream. purdueexponent.org/campus/boiler-…

Purdue offensive lineman Bakyne Coly’s interests extend beyond the boundaries of Ross-Ade Stadium. Off the field, Coly spends his time creating art. purdueexponent.org/campus/feature…

Pike High School junior Isaiah Hill announced his commitment to the Boilers, marking the first recruit in the 2027 cycle and one of the highest-ranked recruits that the program has ever landed. purdueexponent.org/sports/mens/ba…

A dramatic weekend sweep of Indiana helped Purdue’s odds, and a sweep of Iowa would secure Purdue a first-round bye in the Big Ten Tournament. purdueexponent.org/sports/mens/ba…

Here are this weekend's Purdue Sports events. purdueexponent.org/sports/general…

Emily Cassanmagnago noticed a need for a safe way for seniors to sell their unwanted items to incoming freshmen. The solution she came up with was StudiFlip, a marketplace specifically for Purdue students. purdueexponent.org/campus/purdue-…