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Ryan Cordell speaking at DH Day 2026

Highlights from Digital Humanities Day 2026

On April 7, Purdue Libraries and School of Information Studies hosted its first annual Digital Humanities (DH) Day, bringing together students, faculty, and researchers for a morning of engaging presentations, thoughtful discussion, and community building. Held in Stewart Center, the half-day event …

Experiential education with Executives in Residence: Designing an escape room

Students of Michael Witt recently collaborated with public safety leader and Purdue alumna Amy Hess to design and build an investigative-themed escape room as part of the Executive in Residence (EiR) program. The EiR program—part of Residential Academic Initiatives within University Residences—b…
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Samantha LeGrand, Jing Lu, and Zoeanna Mayhook receive National Instruction Section (IS) Innovation Award

Purdue University Libraries and School of Information Studies faculty Samantha LeGrand, Jing Lu, and Zoeanna Mayhook have been honored with the Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL) Instruction Section (IS) Innovation Award, recognizing creative and impactful approaches to information…

 Highlights from Celebration of Teaching 2026

Celebration of Teaching is an event that recognizes the achievements of Libraries, University, and external teaching award winners from the 2025–26 academic year. This year, 13 Libraries and School of Information Studies faculty members presented lightning talks on their innovative teaching method…
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You’re invited: Digital Humanities Day hosted by Libraries and School of Information Studies on Tuesday, April 7

You’re invited to join us for Digital Humanities (DH) Day, hosted by Libraries and School of Information Studies, on Tuesday, April 7. The event will run from 8:30 AM to 11:30 AM, with a featured talk at 10:30 AM in Stewart Center, Room 202. This half-day conference celebrates creative and cr…
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Celebrating the winners: Purdue Libraries Student Video Contest 2025–26

The Purdue Libraries Student Video Contest 2025–26 challenged undergraduates to answer one key question: “What do incoming students most need to know about Purdue Libraries to succeed?” After a brief hiatus, the contest returned with strong, creative submissions and impressive winners. Winners…
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Introducing the new sensory room in the Wilmeth Active Learning Center (WALC)

College life can be exciting, inspiring—and at times, overwhelming. Between exams, projects, meetings, and everyday responsibilities, finding a quiet place to unwind can be a challenge. That’s why Purdue Libraries has introduced a new space designed with student well-being in mind: the sensory r…
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Dr. Nicole Kong named Associate Vice Provost and Dean of Purdue Libraries and School of Information Studies

Purdue Libraries and School of Information Studies is pleased to announce that Dr. Nicole Kong will serve as the next associate vice provost and dean of the unit, effective Monday, March 16, 2026. A longtime member of the Purdue community, Dr. Kong has served as associate dean for research since 202…
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Sarah Reifel receives 2026 Focus Award for advancing accessibility at Purdue

Sarah Reifel, instructional designer at Purdue Libraries, has been named the 2026 Focus Award (Staff Category) recipient at Purdue University—a prestigious honor recognizing outstanding contributions to disability accessibility and inclusion. Presented annually by the Purdue University Office for …

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