HTM Program Ranked First in the Nation
A survey published in the “Journal of Hospitality & Tourism Education” this summer confirmed what many Purdue hospitality and tourism management students, faculty, and staff have known for a long time: the department’s undergraduate program is the best! Read more.

Golden Girl is CFS Senior
Robyn Andrews, a senior in apparel design and technology, bested the competition to become Purdue University’s 23rd Golden Girl, an elite twirling position in the Purdue “All-American” Marching Band. Read more.

Girl in Black is CFS Junior
For Krista Woodward, a junior in hospitality and tourism management, her selection as Girl in Black was the perfect early present for her 22nd birthday. Read more.

Alum Mixes Fashion with Business at Saks Fifth Avenue
As executive vice president and chief marketing officer of Saks Fifth Avenue, Sheri Wilson-Gray, BS ’72, has joined the ranks of that rare group of women who have shattered the corporate glass ceiling. Read more.

Campaign: Striving for Preeminence
The campaign goal for CFS is $33 million. According to Betty Krejci, CFS director of development, more than $8 million has been raised since the silent phase began in July 2000. Read more.

Americans Trust the Science Behind Bioengineered Foods
The debate over the safety and environmental impact of genetically modified foods is complex and multifaceted, but new research shows American consumers are able to separate the wheat from the chaff when presented with science-based information. Read more.

Healthy, Wealthy, and Wise: Indiana Family Nutrition Program Teaches Money Management and Healthy Eating
Throughout Indiana, the Family Nutrition Program (FNP) is making a healthy difference in the lives of limited-income families. Available in 52 counties, FNP is a voluntary program that provides free instruction on such topics as basic nutrition, food safety, and money management to families on food stamps and those who are food stamp-eligible. Read more.

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