Some days, he dreams of twisted storylines, wicked villains, and Hollywood blockbusters. But most days, he simply wants his students to pay attention during class.
January 15, 2026
Some days, he dreams of twisted storylines, wicked villains, and Hollywood blockbusters. But most days, he simply wants his students to pay attention during class.
The late Otis Thompson Jr. (ME’36) managed to earn his Purdue degree, yet he only paid tuition once. The catch? He had to be perfect.
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Seven-year-old Valerie jumps from rock to rock around Sinninger Pond—smiling as she counts each step and assuring her grandparents that she won’t fall in. Sitting
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