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On this National First-Generation College Celebration Day, we congratulate all of the first-gen students in the College of Health and Human Sciences for their courage to take this next giant leap for their education.
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Boilermakers, please join us in welcoming the 14th president of Purdue University, retired Lt. Gen. Jay B. Silveria.
The Board of Trustees unanimously selected Silveria to serve as Purdue’s next president beginning Feb. 1. Read about our president-elect: purdue.edu/newsroom/2026/Q4/…
🐱 🐶🐴 How can animal bonds affect our well-being?
From classroom pets to service dogs, Leanne Nieforth, assistant professor in the Department of Human Development and Family Science, studies human-animal relationships to understand this powerful bond.
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Travel with @purduemitch from West Lafayette to Indianapolis! 🏫🚌🏙️ He encourages all Boilermakers to take advantage of the FREE Campus Connect bus that runs between the two main campuses 7 days a week, multiple times a day.
🛎️ Ring the bell! We're excited to welcome back David Bell as the honorary captain for the @BoilerFootball homecoming game Saturday. Bell is a 2022 College of Health and Human Sciences alumnus.
One of the best to rep the Old Gold & Black returns this weekend 🔥
We are proud to welcome back @DB3LL, 2021 All-American and Big Ten Wide Receiver of the Year, as our Honorary Captain vs. Maryland.
November is National Alzheimer's Disease Awareness Month, so we're featuring research by @PurdueHSCI faculty. Priyanka Baloni, assistant prof of health sciences, & PhD candidate Purba Mandal discover new potential mechanism toward Alzheimer’s resilience.
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The Purdue School of Nursing has received two federal program grants to strengthen Indiana’s nursing workforce, expand pathways into the profession, and increase access to nurses and advanced practice nurses in rural and medically underserved communities.
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🎲 Greetings from Las Vegas! We had a great time at our HHS On the Road event over the weekend in Las Vegas at Nevada Brew Works, which is owned by two Boilermakers, Jason Taylor ('07) and Lauren Taylor ('09). Thanks to all of the Purdue family who joined us!
Boiler up! 🚂
Join us in welcoming two nationally recognized researchers to the Department of Nutrition Science as part of the university’s Moveable Dream Hire program:
• Claire Berryman, associate professor
• Stephen Hennigar, associate professor
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🔎 HHS researchers are looking for participants for studies, including:
- How hot tub therapy affects recovery after strenuous exercise
- How different types of milk affect blood sugar and metabolism
- Mood and cognition in perimenopause
+ more!
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Happy 224th birthday, John Purdue!
John Purdue, the university's primary benefactor, lived 1802 to 1876. He was a prominent businessman in Lafayette and was known for taking special interest in students, even paying for the education of those he thought held promise.
🎉 Congratulations to the winners of the Human Science Impact Paper Awards from yesterday's College of Health and Human Sciences Fall Research Day!
Want to learn more about the Master of Science in Sport Management program within @PurdueHHS / @HKPurdue? Join the Virtual Open House on Thursday, Oct. 29, at 6 p.m. Email [email protected] to receive the link to join.
It's never too late to pursue your next giant leap online. HHS offers a variety of online graduate programs and certificates to help you take the next step in your career.
➡️ Explore all HHS online programs: hhs.purdue.edu/online/
Researchers in HHS hope to discover why people with chronic kidney disease might fall more often than others through a new pilot study examining how kidney disease affects balance, mobility and fall risk.
Read more: bit.ly/4jMF6Eh
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Make plans to stop by the annual HHS Fall Research Day on Tuesday, Oct. 27. At this event, the college showcases ongoing research and celebrates the Human Science Impact Paper awardees for 2025-26.
📆 Oct. 27
⏰ 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
📍 STEW, Room 214
Learn more: hhs.purdue.edu/hhs-events/hh…

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For Breast Cancer Awareness Month, we're highlighting HHS alumna Tricia Rausch, breast cancer survivor and founder of Tricia's Hope, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to supporting individuals and families affected by cancer.
Read her story: purdue.edu/hhs/news/2021/04/…
Protecting the most vulnerable protects us all.
@PurdueHHS researchers are working alongside fellow #Purdue scientists and Northwest Indiana communities to track cumulative chemical exposures and fight for environmental safety.
Read more: bit.ly/3WpMjQN
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For years, Laura Murray-Kolb, professor and head of @PurdueNutrition, has made strides in understanding iron deficiency in children and women of reproductive age. Read more about her research. ⬇️
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Find over 65 informative videos in our Ask an HHS Expert series: youtube.com/playlist?list=PL…
Why do your ears ring after a concert? What can you expect when getting an MRI? @PurdueHHS experts answer everyday health questions in the Ask an Expert video series. Watch: purdue.university/4dPzXaE

























