Purdue University awarded honorary doctorates to two distinguished Boilermaker alumni in business and aerospace engineering during the Spring 2026 Commencement ceremonies May 14-16 at Elliott Hall of Music.

Abby Frank carried many honors home this year, in addition to her diploma. One of these is being one of just two Purdue students to receive the G.A. Ross Award.

The STO Excellence Award is the highest team honor granted by the international defense alliance.

At Purdue Engineering’s commencement this week, one family’s journey will culminate in a mother and daughter crossing the stage of Elliott Hall of Music together, each earning a master’s degree.

Purdue University’s cutting-edge initiatives and research with drones and unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) are combining with the latest artificial intelligence and autonomy to quickly turn ideas and imagination into attainable reality.

NASA's recovery team includes three Purdue alums aboard the Navy ship that will retrieve the space voyagers from the Pacific Ocean.

The College of Engineering recognized faculty, lecturers and other staff for outstanding dedication to teaching students in a Purdue Exponent ad on March 2.