Purdue University announced Thursday that former U.S. Surgeon General Jerome Adams will be its first executive director of health equity initiatives.

Purdue University said it has nearly 50,000 students this fall, a record fueled by a freshman class of about 10,200.

About 300 Purdue University students or employees face disciplinary action for failing to comply with the school’s mandatory COVID-19 testing for those who haven’t provided proof of vaccination.

In their decision, Purdue officials cited both new guidance from the CDC and concerns about local hospital capacity.

The partnership will test out magnetic concrete technology developed by a German startup called Magment.

Purdue University Ag Economy Barometer's June responses show about one-third of producers are worried that input costs will go up more than four times as rapidly in the upcoming year.

Vaccination rates for Purdue students are about twice the rate compared with individuals ages 16-29 across the state, the school said.

Heat waves across the world and potentially record-breaking high temperatures in the western United States are bringing renewed attention to the dangers of heat stress.

Purdue officials say conversations about local operations – including what will happen to station employees – are ongoing and that nothing is "set in stone."