A beautiful story of hope behind the shoes Purdue coach Matt Painter will wear against IU
"It’s an honor and privilege for me to wear Alexa’s shoes," says Painter. Alexa Wood, 13, was diagnosed with leukemia hours ...
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Remembering Rowdy: Purdue Pete's forgotten friend
Purdue Pete did not always act alone. In the late '90s and early '00s he was accompanied by a 10-foot inflatable named Rowdy.
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Purdue Traditions
The nickname quickly gained approval from students. Boilermaker Special The locomotive design of Purdue’s official mascot celebrates the university’s renowned engineering programs. The Boilermaker ...
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Let's Talk Trains
Trains have a special history and place at the heart of Purdue. The Boilermaker Special has been Purdue’s official mascot since the 1930s to represent the school’s engineering heritage. Every year, ...
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Things you need to know about the Purdue Boilermakers — and a few you don’t need to know, but are fun anyway
Oddly enough, Purdue has struggled immensely despite having ... The school’s nickname/mascot is, sadly, not a reference or ...