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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

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

Lombardo named EPICS at Purdue director

After 20 years of experience in community-engaged learning, Chris Lombardo will start as the new director of EPICS at Purdue University on July 1, 2026.

June 30, 2026

BME's Miller designs experiences to help students gain real-world skills in Indianapolis

For Sharon Miller, being an educator isn’t just about passing on technical knowledge — it’s about giving students the tools to recognize their strengths and gain confidence in settings that help turn theory into practice.

July 14, 2026