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Journal & Courier

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Word of Purdue's incoming president draws a range of reactions

Students, alums and community leaders across campus share thoughts on and for Jay B. Silveria Boilermakers and community members have a rainbow of requests for Purdue’s new president, announced Nov. 5 . Top of mind? Tech investment, the tuition freeze and freedom of speech. All faculty and staff members the Journal & Courier spoke to were reluctant to comment on the record, citing lack of preparation or fear of consequences from the university. But Stephanie Masta, a professor in Purdue’s School of Interdisciplinary Studies, collected likes from both faculty and students under her critique of the board’s selection, which she posted on X and Linkedin . “Purdue University selects a non-academic president with little to no experience in academic research, who has no PhD, no connections to Indiana, and has only been at his current position for under 2 years. What a joke. “Selected boards make terrible choices. This is what happens when trustees want to work in the dark — the people with the most expertise are ignored.” The ability to share such opinions mattered to Malika Ansari, 22, who said the political environment is a concern for her: “I would want free speech to be prioritized.” Alejandro Morales

West Lafayette, IN · 1d

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Jelani Day Foundation’s Fourth Year of HBCU College Fair at Danville High School Brings in Additional Schools, Loads of Students

Thursday (Nov 5) afternoon in the Danville High School Fieldhouse, for the fourth year and once again on the first Thursday in November, the Jelani Day Foundation hosted the Central Illinois HBCU (Historically Black Colleges and Universities) Fair. And once again leading the Foundation’s mission: Jelani Day’s mom Carmen Bolden Day, and his brother Deandre Day.

Danville, IL · 2d
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Frankfort High School Earns 2026 Indiana Purple Star School Designation

Frankfort High School has earned the 2026 Indiana Purple Star School designation, recognizing its commitment to supporting military-connected students and their families. Indiana Gov. Mike Braun announced that more than 75 schools across the state earned or renewed the designation this year. The Indiana Department of Education, in collaboration with the Indiana National Guard, selected 35 new Purple Star Schools, while 41 schools renewed their designations. The recognition is valid for three years.

Frankfort, IN · 1d
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The Exponent

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Honors South residents affected by broken elevator

For about one month, Honors South student residents have been experiencing difficulties in dorm life as a result of one of the hall’s elevators being broken. Honors South Residence Hall is supposed to be equipped with two working elevators. Now, with only one available, many of what were once simple aspects of resident life have become some of the most tedious, such as doing laundry. With having to navigate loads up and down the stairs, residents are missing the efficiency provided by both elevators.

West Lafayette, IN · 3d

WCIA

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HBCU college fair helps Central Illinois students explore higher education

DANVILLE, Ill. (WCIA) – On Thursday, high school students took the next step in preparing for a new chapter of life at the HBCU college fair at Danville High School. This is the fourth year the Jelani Day Foundation, named in honor of Jelani Day, has hosted the event. “This means that I am keeping […]

Danville, IL · 1d

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Purdue Names Retired Air Force Lt. Gen. Jay Silveria as President

Purdue University is preparing for another major leadership transition, one that could help shape the future of Indiana agriculture, agricultural research, veterinary medicine and higher education for years to come. Retired U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Jay B. Silveria, president of the University of Arkansas System, will become Purdue’s 14th...

West Lafayette, IN · 2d

WISH-TV

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Highlights: Lafayette Central Catholic at Clinton Prairie; November 6, 2026

INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — On Friday, “The Zone” featured highlights from 22 games across central Indiana in the sectional championship. Watch highlights of Lafayette Central Catholic at Clinton Prairie above. Final Score: Clinton Prairie 27, Lafayette 21. “The Zone” airs each Friday at 11:08 p.m. Click here to watch “The Zone” from the sectional championship. Click here for the photo […]

Lafayette, IN · 21h

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Game of the Week Preview: Hamilton Heights vs West Lafayette

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. (WLFI) - The stakes are high Friday night as the Indiana high school football playoffs continue, with sectional championships on the line. Sports 18’s Game of the Week features a regular season rematch as the West Lafayette Red Devils take on the Hamilton Heights Huskies. West...

West Lafayette, IN · 1d

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Sectional Championship Preview: Lafayette Central Catholic Vs Clinton Prairie

Tomorrow night, Clinton Prairie takes on Lafayette Central Catholic in the Sectional 42 Championship game. The Gophers defeated North White 47-8 last week in the Sectional semifinal. The win marked their seventh of the season, the most since 2015. Central Catholic is 5-6 this season. But has outscored Sectional opponents...

Frankfort, IN · 2d

The Exponent

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Purdue to stop holding summer commencement

Purdue’s Office of the Registrar announced in an email to students on Wednesday that it will stop hosting August summer commencement ceremonies. The email said that this will not affect students’ paths to graduation, as degrees will still be granted at the end of the summer term. “This...

West Lafayette, IN · 3d

The Exponent

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Sources: Purdue expected to announce new president Thursday

Purdue University is expected to announce its next official president on Thursday at the recently announced special board of trustees meeting, sources say. Speculation exists that finalists for the job include at least one candidate from the private sector and at least one internal candidate. The board has been searching...

West Lafayette, IN · 3d

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Former fighter pilot named new Purdue University president

Purdue University’s board of trustees unanimously elected Retired Lt. Gen. Jay B. Silveria as the university’s 14th president. Silveria has been serving as the president of the University of Arkansas System since January 2025, and before that served as associate vice president and executive director of Texas A&M University.

West Lafayette, IN · 2d

IndyStar | The Indianapolis Star

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Special meeting with secret agenda bringing a vote for Purdue University president?

WEST LAFAYETTE — Purdue's trustees have announced a special meeting for Thursday afternoon that is unusual in its timing and lack of an agenda, prompting speculation that they might be poised to name a permanent successor to former President Mung Chiang. The board of trustees typically meets on Friday mornings, after a Thursday executive session. But the board's emailed announcement Tuesday for this week's "special meeting" at 3:30 p.m. Thursday in Room 326 of Stewart Center says only that "an agenda will be provided at the meeting." Purdue spokesman Trevor Peters did not confirm or deny the topic will be a vote and announcement about Chiang's replacement. "It will be newsworthy and a media availability will follow," he said. The first home regular-season basketball game of the season is scheduled for Friday night, and it is homecoming for Purdue Football on Saturday in Ross Ade — possibly good timing to introduce a new leader to Purdue faithful. Chiang, Purdue's 13th president, became the president of Northwestern University as of July 1, when former President Mitch Daniels took the reins temporarily. At the time, Daniels said one of his top priorities was to vacate the interim position "as fast as I

West Lafayette, IN · 3d

High School On SI

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Indiana High School Football Top 25 State Rankings (Nov. 2, 2026)

Carmel stuns Westfield as Brownsburg, Warren Central maintain top spots in Indiana rankings.

Indiana · 6d

WISH-TV

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School districts weigh budget plans after Indiana referendum results

Voters in at least two dozen Indiana school districts approved measures Tuesday to collect more property taxes, while 12 referendums failed. School leaders are now preparing for what the results could mean for their budgets. In Indianapolis and Hamilton County, voters approved most referendums to help fund their local schools. In Hamilton County, voters approved […]

Indianapolis, IN · 3d

WIBC.com

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Just Say No To The School Referendums

The district merged two past referendums into one package while adding an overall spending increase without transparent disclosure. Families already struggling with rising costs shouldn't fund government spending increases when budgets should tighten everywhere. Schools are already strong; communities must learn to work within existing resources rather than constantly demanding...

Carmel, IN · 4d

WANE 15

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Northeast Indiana special education teachers awarded $340K+

WindSwell Foundation awarded special education teachers across Northeast Indiana with a generous donation in an effort to offset education funding shortages.

Fort Wayne, IN · 5d

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Westfield voters approve school referendum

Westfield Washington Schools’ referendum was one of four in the county approved by voters Nov. 3. With all precincts reporting by 10:30 p.m., the district’s referendum was passing by 14542 to 11423. The ballot question listed a maximum rate of 39.41 cents per $100 assessed value. However, the...

Westfield, IN · 3d

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Zionsville Community High School junior golfer leads way to state titles

Zionsville Community High School junior golfer Taylor Snively thrives under pressure. “When there’s more pressure on, I think that’s what I play for,” she said. “It’s fun to be in those moments. It’s fun to play golf when there’s something more on the line. The postseason is when I get really fired up.”

Zionsville, IN · 3d

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Carmel Middle School brings death to life in ‘Beetlejuice JR.’

Last fall, Carmel Middle School’s musical was “The SpongeBob Musical,” based on the popular underwater cartoon comedy and full of jokes and wholesome fun. This fall’s production offers something quite different — “welcome to a show about death,” as one of the early songs warns the audience.

Carmel, IN · 4d