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Purdue Engineering's Raman confirmed as U.S. undersecretary of commerce for standards and technology

Arvind Raman, the John A. Edwardson Dean of the College of Engineering at Purdue University, on May 18 was confirmed by the U.S. Senate as undersecretary of commerce for standards and technology and also will serve as director of the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST).

June 1, 2026

ABE's Engelberth, ECE's Zoltowski inducted into Purdue University Teaching Academy

The Purdue University Teaching Academy has announced 11 inductees for 2026 in recognition of their outstanding and scholarly teaching in graduate, undergraduate or engagement programs.

May 18, 2026

ECE's Badesha appointed as President's Fellow

Santokh Badesha, Distinguished Professor in the Elmore Family School of Electrical and Computer Engineering, has been appointed as a President's Fellow in recognition of his numerous and continued professional accomplishments in idea generation, management and protection of intellectual property.

May 28, 2026

ECE's Bhave wins 2026 Wen Ko Technical Leadership Award

Sunil Bhave, professor in Purdue University’s Elmore Family School of Electrical and Computer Engineering, has received the 2026 Wen Ko Technical Leadership Award from the Transducer Research Foundation.

June 15, 2026