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Purdue University’s Polytechnic Institute Receives Support From Major Technology Companies for the College’s Smart Manufacturing Program and Facilities

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Thursday, January 14, 2021

Purdue Universitys Polytechnic Institute (Purdue Polytechnic) is receiving support from major technology companies for the colleges Smart Manufacturing program and facilities.

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  • Purdue Universitys Polytechnic Institute (Purdue Polytechnic) is receiving support from major technology companies for the colleges Smart Manufacturing program and facilities.
  • The cornerstone of this university-industry collaboration is the development of a first-of-its-kind Smart Manufacturing undergraduate program in North America.
  • The Purdue Polytechnic Institute, one of 10 academic colleges at Purdue University, offers undergraduate and graduate degrees in aviation, computing and graphics, construction management, engineering technology, technology leadership, and technology education.
  • In addition to Purdue Universitys main campus in West Lafayette, Indiana, Purdue Polytechnic offers select degree programs in nine Indiana communities.

Bachelor's Degree Center Releases National Rankings of Statistics and Data Science Degree Programs

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Thursday, December 17, 2020

The Top 3 Online Data Science Bachelor's Programs for 2021 are: 1) Purdue University Global; 2) Bellevue University; 3) Northeastern University.

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  • The Top 3 Online Data Science Bachelor's Programs for 2021 are: 1) Purdue University Global; 2) Bellevue University; 3) Northeastern University.
  • Bachelor's Degree Center editors rank both online and on-campus programs, providing direction for students no matter their need or interest.
  • An online degree program makes it easier to earn your degree at home without having to leave your community."
  • Bachelor's Degree Center has been providing advice, resources, and rankings on the best traditional and online bachelor's degree programs since 2014.

Disney Aspire Adds Purdue University Global and Southern New Hampshire University to its Network of Educational Providers

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Wednesday, January 8, 2020

BURBANK, Calif., Jan. 8, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Disney Aspire, The Walt Disney Company's 100% tuition-paid education plan for more than 94,000 hourly employees and Cast Members, welcomes Purdue University Global and Southern New Hampshire University to its network of schools.

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  • BURBANK, Calif., Jan. 8, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Disney Aspire, The Walt Disney Company's 100% tuition-paid education plan for more than 94,000 hourly employees and Cast Members, welcomes Purdue University Global and Southern New Hampshire University to its network of schools.
  • This is in addition to the more than 300 programs in the current Disney Aspire network offered by universities and education providers, including University of Arizona, University of Central Florida, Valencia College, Brandman University, University of Florida Online, University of Denver, Wilmington University and Bellevue University.
  • "We are excited to add Purdue University Global and Southern New Hampshire University to our best-in-class Disney Aspire program, which now offers even more choices for our employees to create the futures they imagine for themselves."
  • Purdue Global, part of the Purdue University system, delivers personalized online education tailored to the unique needs of working adults.

Purdue University's College of Engineering Accelerates Research and Innovation with AT&T 5G at Indiana 5G Zone

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Thursday, November 21, 2019

INDIANAPOLIS, Nov. 21, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Purdue University's College of Engineering is working with AT&T* to create a test bed for 5G-based research and development at its Purdue Research Lab.

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  • INDIANAPOLIS, Nov. 21, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Purdue University's College of Engineering is working with AT&T* to create a test bed for 5G-based research and development at its Purdue Research Lab.
  • "Purdue Engineering is very excited to work with the public-private ecosystem in Indianapolis on the Indy 5G Zone.
  • Build-out for the Purdue Research Lab is expected to be complete as early as Spring 2020.
  • The foundation manages the Purdue Foundry, Purdue Office of Technology Commercialization, Purdue Research Park and Purdue Technology Centers.

Kirkwood Community College and Purdue University Global Create New Pathway for Transfer

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Tuesday, April 16, 2019

Kirkwood Community College and Purdue University Global today announced an agreement that will open the door for Kirkwood students to more easily and affordably transfer to the online university to earn their bachelors degrees.

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  • Kirkwood Community College and Purdue University Global today announced an agreement that will open the door for Kirkwood students to more easily and affordably transfer to the online university to earn their bachelors degrees.
  • Purdue Global, part of the highly ranked Purdue University system, serves approximately 29,000 students from around the country, primarily online.
  • Forty-three percent of Purdue Globals active students have attended a community college and were awarded transfer credit .
  • Dr. Betty Vandenbosch, chancellor of Purdue Global, said: Were delighted that Kirkwood has chosen Purdue Global to support its mission of promoting accessible, quality education and opportunity for students.

Purdue University Global Pitches New Online Course with Baseball and Business Double Play

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Wednesday, March 6, 2019

The course curriculum was developed by Prof. Rebecca Herman, a baseball author and faculty member with Purdue University Globals School of Business and Information Technology , and Prof. Randy Roberts, a 150th Anniversary Professor and Distinguished Professor of History at Purdue University in West Lafayette, Indiana.

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  • The course curriculum was developed by Prof. Rebecca Herman, a baseball author and faculty member with Purdue University Globals School of Business and Information Technology , and Prof. Randy Roberts, a 150th Anniversary Professor and Distinguished Professor of History at Purdue University in West Lafayette, Indiana.
  • The course debuts online in March, beginning as an exclusive offering to Purdue Alumni Association members.
  • Dr. Herman is a graduate business professor of leadership and organizational development for Purdue University Global.
  • Purdue University Global is the extreme personalization online university , providing students the competitive edge to advance in their chosen careers.