Impact

Ben Oxley
Chicago fermentory brews up a taste revolution

Ben Oxley wants to start a revolution—and he’s doing it via fermentation. Oxley (S’19) and his partner, Shobhana Panuganti, are in the process of opening a unique business known as a fermentory in Chicago. Their goal? To bring back third spaces.








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Image showing volunteers planting trees.
Volunteers branch out and connect at fifth Purdue Day of Service

Dozens of volunteers recently planted trees and mulched at Horticulture Park and John T. McCutcheon Residence Hall as part of the fall 2024 Day of Service. A total of 894 trees have been planted over the four-year history of the event, which is hosted by Purdue University in partnership with the Purdue for Life Foundation.

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Two women and a man planting a tree for Purdue's Day of Service
Volunteers celebrate Arbor Day during fourth Purdue Day of Service

In celebration of Arbor Day and National Volunteer Month, 100 volunteers planted 260 trees at Purdue’s Horticulture Park on Friday, April 26, as part of a special spring Purdue Day of Service. Since the event launched in 2021, more than 450 volunteers have planted 861 trees at select campus locations.

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Jay Hart celebrating at the Oscars
Reluctant Hollywood hero takes unconventional journey to the red carpet

Jay Hart (HHS’80) has reached the pinnacle of success in the film industry, but his is not a typical Hollywood story. Hart is what screenwriters would call a reluctant hero. Hesitant at first to even go into the movie business, Hart ultimately overcame his reservations to build a successful career as a Hollywood set decorator—and win an Academy Award.

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Tyler Trent
Introducing the Tyler Trent Pediatric Cancer Research Center

Tyler Trent (AS T’18) was diagnosed with osteosarcoma, a rare bone cancer, at 15 years old. Despite his diagnosis, he was determined to attend Purdue University and have a normal college experience. While undergoing aggressive cancer treatment, Tyler maintained a positive attitude, inspiring millions.

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Tyler Trent
Tyler Trent’s enduring impact

Many may recognize the name Tyler Trent and associate it with words like superfan, Boilermaker, or hero. They may think of a Motion P–covered suit jacket, a hashtag, or a spirited buzz cut. But Tyler Trent (AS T’18) was more than a Purdue student battling a cancer diagnosis, and his fight for a cure for pediatric cancer continues today.

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