Seven Boilermaker Engineering students recognized as Big Ten Distinguished Scholars
Seven Purdue Engineering students are among the 45 student athletes named Big Ten Distinguished Scholars during the 2025-2026 school year. Student athletes across the conference were recognized as Big Ten Distinguished Scholars for achieving grade-point averages of 3.7 and better.
Lana Malek and Caroline Frazier are among eight Boilermakers who compiled flawless 4.0 GPAs this past school year to earn special recognition among the Big Ten’s most exceptional academic performers.
Biological Engineering
Lana Malek (Women’s Golf) – 4.0 GPA in 2025-26
Biomedical Engineering
Kaitlin Simons (Women’s Swimming & Diving)
Electrical Engineering
Raymond Whittaker (Men’s Swimming & Diving)
Environmental & Ecological Engineering
Caroline Frazier (Women’s Swimming & Diving) – 4.0 GPA for 2025-26
Environmental & Natural Resources Engineering
Quintin Lowe (Men’s Cross Country/Track & Field)
Industrial Engineering
Sophia Yon (Women’s Cross Country/Track & Field)
Mechanical Engineering
Alison Hildebrand (Women’s Golf)
Click here for the full list of Purdue's Big Ten Distinguished Scholars.