Purdue University
Coverage of Purdue University in the Nexus archive.
- Viewers outraged as Nexstar fires ‘ray of sunshine’ meteorologist — and deletes her Facebook account
Nexstar fired a beloved meteorologist, described as a 'ray of sunshine,' leading to viewer outrage. The meteorologist, who graduated from Purdue University in June, announced her dismissal and deleted her Facebook account.
- A Databricks exec has 3 tips for new grads — and showing up to work IRL is one of them
Andy Kofoid, a Databricks executive, advises new graduates to prioritize skill-building over blindly following passion, recommends working in an office 4-5 days a week, and emphasizes building a strong foundation early in their careers to navigate future changes. He cautions against relying solely on passion without foundational expertise.
- Grad-to-be turns graduation cap into Rust-powered light show
A computer science student at Purdue University, Eric Park, created a graduation cap with a Rust-powered light show using LEDs and a magnet. The project was an alternative to setting the mortarboard on fire, which is not allowed by rental agreements. The result is a flameless, interactive light display.
- US grocery prices rose in April, but gas spikes weren’t the only reason
US grocery prices rose 2.9% in April, driven by high gasoline prices and other factors, with overall food prices increasing 3.2% in the last year. The Iran war has affected global oil supplies, leading to fuel surcharges for vendors and higher wholesale prices for meat and produce.