 This just in out of Purdue more good news out of West Lafayette today at Purdue University Purdue University names Mitch Daniels its 12th president committing to advance research and accessibility for students FDA approves new pioneering drug developed at Purdue for ovarian cancer detection Purdue scientists place critical role in NASA Mars rover mission Purdue researcher develops world's whitest paint that could one day combat global warming and replace air conditioning Purdue celebrates its sesquicentennial with a year of ideas festival events an astronaut reunion and a record-breaking ever-true fundraising campaign Purdue announces the launch of Purdue global greatly expanding educational opportunities for adult learners around the world Purdue's firm commitment to freedom of expression shows in latest number three ranking As the pandemic continues one university president is committed to giving students back into the classroom The top four ranking shows commitment to providing higher education at the highest proven value Purdue Polytechnic High School celebrates its first graduating class. So the people I meet who made giant leaps from Purdue almost never Came from fortunate or privileged or wealthy circumstances They came from small towns They came from farms. They came from neighborhoods like this And they went on to do fantastic things and you're gonna do the same Rolls Royce announces major testing facility expansion with Purdue University Sob announces the grand opening of its new high-tech facility and Discovery Park Skywater Technology announces they'll be investing 1.8 billion dollars Purdue's board of trustees commits to 11th straight year of frozen tuition All 2022 enrollment at West Lafayette reaches a record high. Purdue is once again named a brand that matters President Daniels makes grand entrance to commencement via student-built couch cart another Mitch moment students are sure to never forget This just in President Mitch Daniels will step down after a decade at Purdue Leaving behind a legacy of principled leadership and accessible excellence We expect now we know that you will tackle leadership's challenges as they present themselves to you All you'll need is the courage to act on the conclusions you reach Where the biggest risk of all is that we stop taking risks at all They will Purdue and each of you