#purdue-university

#purdue-university

In a letter addressed to Purdue leadership, which was publicized Friday and shared exclusively with the Guardian, dozens of signatories argue that the university soft banning students based on their nationality erodes higher education's core values of meritocracy, equality and academic freedom. They called on Purdue to clarify any instructions it has given graduate admissions committees and to restore offers to scores of international students they say the university rescinded last year.

The University of California system recently made waves by announcing a commitment " to fully decarbonize no later than 2045." Unlike many "carbon neutrality" or "net zero" plans that rely heavily on carbon offsets, the UC system plans to cut emissions from campus electricity and fossil fuel use by at least 90 percent from 2019 levels and to balance residual emissions by investing in projects to remove carbon dioxide from the atmosphere.

The Exponent has served Purdue University for decades, but the end of the partnership raises questions about free speech and student journalism's access to institutional support.

The Boilermaker Special, designed to resemble a vintage train, was involved in a tragic highway accident in Indiana that resulted in one fatality and injuries.