University Spotlight
Purdue Global Joins the Guild and Team USA Learning Network to Provide Higher Education Opportunities for Team USA Athletes
A new education partnership between Guild and Team USA, utilizing Purdue Global as a preferred online university degree provider, will provide eligible Team USA athletes —including Olympians, Paralympians, and hopefuls— with learning and career opportunities for long-term success on and off the field of play.
Purdue Global has been named the preferred online university and degree provider of the Guild and Team USA Learning Network. Current Team USA athletes and those who have represented the U.S. in top international competitions in the last 10 years are eligible for flexible, tuition-free education and skilling programs from the Learning Network. Learn more about this historic partnership.
PG News and Updates
GEC 2024 Opening Day
Today, we officially kick off the 2024 Virtual General Education Conference (GEC), which will run from April 22nd to 25th, and is dedicated to the exchange of ideas and collaborative endeavors.
Special Earth Day Kickoff: Our conference commences today, Monday, April 22nd, with exclusive Earth Day presentations. These sessions are designed to intertwine sustainability principles with general education, highlighting the vital role of educational initiatives in environmental stewardship.
Conference Schedule: The heart of our conference will unfold from April 23rd to 25th, featuring an array of sessions that promise to stimulate thought and inspire innovation.
Conference registration is required to attend the presentations.
Specific Keynote highlights to include:
John Elder Robison: Look Me in the Eye, My Life with Asbergers
Stuart Collins, Kristin Early, Russell Fail, Julia Nyberg, Sean Doyle, Jahna Kahroff, and Ashley Williams: Purdue Global Artificial Intelligence (AI) Task Force: A Year in Review
Leslie Johnson, Tyra Hall-Pogar, Mya Fields, and Deb Page: Preparing for Transitions with the Chair Academy
Sam Weber and Kristen Early: PGLA Feature Design Process
Lightning sessions – A fast-paced series of images designed to engage and ignite new thinking from the audience
Sam Weber, Justin Dammeier, and Itzamar Reyes: Unveiling the AI Classroom: Navigating Challenges, Seizing Opportunities, and Bridging Equity Gaps in Higher Education
Tiffany Townsend: From Exclusion to Inclusion: Revolutionizing Higher Education
Don’t miss out! There’s still time to be part of this remarkable gathering of individuals who are passionate about the future of general education.
Visit our conference website for the full schedule and additional details.
Reminder: Purdue Day of Giving is April 24
Good enough has never been in Purdue’s vocabulary. We are a university that believes in giant leaps and endless possibilities. We work every day to empower those around us and move the world forward. Together, we rally with the relentless hope of being part of something bigger than ourselves.
This Purdue Day of Giving, join us as we celebrate Purdue’s reputation of excellence at scale. To Boilermakers everywhere, we say—once more, we rally!
Learn more about the challenges, including those that are live before April 24, and the Purdue Global featured areas you can support.
Shane Kelley Elected to IFSAC Degree Assembly Board of Governors
Dr. Shane Kelley, Associate Dean, College of Social and Behavioral Sciences was elected to the International Fire Service Accreditation Congress (IFSAC) Degree Assembly Board of Governors (DABOG) during the Spring 2024 IFSAC meeting. Dr. Kelley will serve a three-year term.
IFSAC is a system of both fire service certifying entities and higher education fire-related degree programs. IFSAC’s mission is to “plan and administer a high-quality uniformly delivered accreditation system with an international scope.” Read more about this distinction. Congratulations, Shane!
Purdue University, Purdue Global, and USAFSAM Conduct Summit for Collaboration and Continued Partnership
Purdue University, Purdue Global, and the Air Force Research Laboratory’s U.S. Air Force School of Aerospace Medicine (USAFSAM) came together to discuss an academic-based partnership that supports the USAFSAM mission. The primary objectives of the 2-day summit were to foster a deeper understanding of the academic models, training capabilities, and registrar functions employed by both USAFSAM and Purdue Global. This was accomplished through discussions with faculty and administrators, as well as through the exchange of insights and best practices in education and training. Learn more about this summit.
PGLA Fast Facts as of April 19, 2024
Weekly update regarding the usage and engagement of the Purdue Global Learning Assistant (PGLA).
Across the University
Chancellor Dooley Speaks to the Importance of Google Certifications
At the ASU + GSV Summit, Google Cloud announced new certificates and courses in generative AI, cybersecurity, and data analytics to help connect talent to in-demand tech jobs across industries and sectors. Launch employer partners include the U.S. Department of the Treasury, Rackspace, Jack Henry, and Purdue Global, all of whom are helping learners advance their careers through the new trainings. Learn more.
Gaytanna’s Success Balancing Family, Work, and Purdue Global
How 20 years of experience at Walmart gave this working mom 50 credit hours toward her online bachelor’s degree
When Gaytanna McGuire (BS business administration ’24) decided to leave college at 19 to pursue a managerial position at Walmart, she thought her educational journey was over because her professional career had begun.
College is expensive, and with a promotion in hand, she felt the best option was to continue moving up the ladder into a leadership role. So McGuire focused on working hard, making money and gaining hands-on experience — which, in the end, paid off.
Twenty years later, that professional experience turned into 50 credit hours toward her Purdue Global bachelor’s degree in business administration. Read more about Gaytanna's comeback.
Virtual Fundraiser Event.pdfAmerican Red Cross Club Kicks Off Annual Fundraiser
The Purdue Global American Red Cross Club is kicking off its annual fundraiser starting April 22. The club is raising money to support all of the urgent humanitarian needs of the American Red Cross. Your support will directly aid disaster response, blood drives, health and safety training, and countless other vital services. Please reach out to studentlife@purdueglobal.edu with any questions.
The Purdue Global Ambassadors Challenge 5K Virtual Team Results
The Purdue Global Ambassadors Challenge 5K Virtual Team ranked top 6 on the list of 72 fundraising teams and raised $1,067.02 as a team. Together with the Purdue for Life Foundation // Purdue Institute for Cancer Research, we raised $45,685.89. Each participant was sent a Challenge 5K T-Shirt. Thanks to Sarah Johnson from the Graduation and Events team for her on-site assistance. We sincerely thank our members for participating, contributing, and fundraising for this important cause.
Purdue Global Ambassadors Challenge 5K Virtual Team Members
Tricia Berry, Director of Clinical And Practicum Programs, School of Health Sciences
Christiana Bevier, Faculty, Multidisciplinary and Professional Studies
Jack (& Lucy) Deem, Chair (Spouse), School of Business & Information Technology
Kristin Early, Director, Office of Organizational Culture and Inclusive Excellence
Ryan Eikmeier, Assistant Dean of Curriculum
Liz Fitzgerald, Director, Center for Teaching and Learning
Laurie Hansen, Employee Engagement Manager, Communications & Ambassadors Lead
Shaun Jamison, Associate Dean of Academics, Purdue Global Law School
Lindsey Jarvie, Curriculum Content Editor, Curriculum & Innovation
Kelley Mauerman, Associate Dean of Experiential Learning, Purdue Global Law School
Mike Pouraryan, Faculty, School of Business & Information Technology
Natalie Rodriguez, Assistant Dean of Curriculum
Beth Smith, Senior Campaign Manager, Gradation and Events Team
Carolyn Stevenson, Faculty, Multidisciplinary and Professional Studies
Criminal Justice Student Spotlight - Mollie Mercado
Determination and studious describe Mollie Mercado and her educational journey in receiving a Master of Science in Homeland Security and Emergency Management. Read more.
Legal Studies Student Spotlight - Ebony LeSueur
Ebony LeSueur's Purdue journey began when she enrolled in the Bachelor of Science in Business in Human Resource Management program at Purdue University Northwest. Read more.
Human Services Student Spotlight - Trisha Riddle
Trisha Riddle graduated in December 2022 with her Master of Science in Human Services - Family and Community Services. Read more.
Big Changes - A Note From GetSet
Check out this week's post from GetSet, a student-facing virtual community where our students can network, interact, and support one another. This is a great example of our students' hopes and dreams and a reminder of why we do what we do.
Upcoming Events
Check out more information about upcoming events on the Purdue Global Calendar.
Monday, April 22
11:00 am ET
Join this Purdue Global-wide meditation session to help foster self-care to better serve your family, students, and colleagues. Meditation sessions are open to all at Purdue Global; experience is not required. Students may access the link to enter via announcements in PG411 Help! Student Success Connection.
The Science Department at Purdue Global is excited to host the annual Purdue Global Earth Day Celebration as a part of the General Education Conference. Faculty, staff, students, and administrators are invited to participate in a day of learning with presentations and activities centered on the theme Earth Day 2024: Our Sustainable Future. Learn more and register to attend.
Tuesday, April 23 - Thursday, April 25
The General Education Conference offers Purdue Global faculty, staff, and administrators the opportunity to discuss and learn about the importance of General Education topics for students across the University. This year's theme, Transitions, supports our transition from the School of General Education to the School of Multidisciplinary and Professional Studies while acknowledging the consistently transitional landscape of education. Learn more and register to attend.