Meet Purdue Global Professor Shaila Rana: Using AI to Our Advantage 

I’ve been seeing a lot of fearmongering when it comes to AI — about how it’s going to replace us, how it’s going to perpetuate false information. While it’s important to be mindful of what could go wrong, and while we do need legislation to protect against its misuse, it’s truly exciting to see how it’s going to augment what we can do. That’s why I specialize in AI education and focus my research on how AI can work to our advantage. Read more.

Phishing Awareness and Training

To promote cybersecurity awareness, PGIT, in collaboration with KNA, regularly conducts simulated phishing attacks. The primary objective of these simulations is to raise awareness; however, we will also notify individuals who interacted with the phishing email and did not recognize its fraudulent nature. These individuals are receiving targeted guidance to reinforce best practices and strengthen their cyber defense skills. These exercises are necessary because of the significant risk associated with unauthorized access to sensitive information. It is essential that we conduct continuous education, training, and communication to minimize the risk to the institution. Thank you for being Cyber-Safe!

Public Safety Research and Writing Series

The Public Safety Department is hosting a Public Safety Research and Writing Series starting in June for the 2024-25 academic year. This 6-session series will be an opportunity for students, faculty, and staff to gain insight, knowledge, and understanding of research and writing practices and protocols and meet writers, editors, and authors. The event will kick off with a meeting of the Editorial Board for the Guardianship Journal, where attendees will have the opportunity to ask questions and inquire about the protocol and process. Subsequently, from July to August, there will be events that include the Purdue Global Library, Purdue Global Writing Center, a Panel of Editors and Authors, an event focusing on Research and Writing with AI, and the IRB process.

To attend, please register using the links below:

Thumbs Up to Those Who Assisted with May Commencement

Beth Smith, Senior Campaign Manager, would like to extend a huge thank you and thumbs up to all of the individuals and departments who contributed to a joyous and memorable weekend for our graduates and their guests during the May commencement. Kathy Walters (PMU Events); David Miskin (Building Services); Baron Brendel, Geoff Gooch, Megan Hershey, Dustin Rogers, Michael Schmidt (all Hall of Music); Jason Philhower (Emergency Preparedness and Planning); Brandon Ball, Chris Abbott, Colton Borden, Dakota Brouillette, Brett Camp, Alan Farrester, Brandon Rose, Rob Barr, Zach Wilson (all Operations and Maintenance); Wyatt Carmony, Brian Clawson (both Grounds); Susan Provo (Administrative Services); Lauren Beck, Greta Bell, Amy Bouman, Alli Chaney, Abby Eddy, Matt Kerkhoff, Kelsey Lefever, Matt Oates, Kristy Reese (all Marketing and Communications); Steven Carn, Ashleigh Stingley (both Parking Facilities); Lauren Findley, Carol Smith, Lauren Whited (all Purdue For Life Foundation); and Nick Crosby (Police Department). Thank you to everyone for all of your hard work!

The next time you encounter a particularly helpful colleague who makes Purdue Global a great place to work, you can submit them for a Thumbs Up recognition.