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NEWS ABOUT: Purdue

Purdue stories: 6 news summaries
NCAA tournament

 Pitt, UConn Advance 


Mar 26, 09 9:34 PM CDT
(AP) - For Pitt and UConn, it's on to the Elite Eight. Pitt had the tougher fight, edging Xavier 60-55 to reach the regional finals for the first time in 35 years. Levance Fields gave Pitt the lead with a 3-pointer with 50.9 seconds left, then scored off his own steal.... More »

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Pittsburgh Panthers • UConn Huskies • Xavier University • Purdue • 2009 NCAA Tournament

 Name This Species—for a Fee 

Purdue auctions rights on newly discovered bats, turtles to raise research cash

Dec 8, 08 11:44 AM CST
(Newser) - Purdue University has some recently discovered bats and turtles to name, and you can be the one to do it—if you’re willing to pony up some cash, the Chicago Tribune reports. The university is auctioning off naming rights to a number of species, planning to use the money... More »

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species • bats • Purdue • name • animal • turtle

Chill Chips May Take Heat Off Computers

Tiny cooling system could eliminate bulkier fans, enable new leaps

Jun 25, 08 3:49 PM CDT
(Newser) - Researchers have developed a tiny refrigeration system to keep computers cool, an invention that will do away with the clunky fan currently used—and potentially lead to much smaller and faster devices, Computerworld reports. The team at Purdue University expects the technology to be ready for installation within 2 years. More »

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electronics • microchips • Purdue • chips • computers • laptops • cooling

Purdue Upsets No. 11 Wisconsin

Hummel blocks last-second shot as Boilermakers roll past Badgers

Jan 26, 08 8:34 PM CST
(Newser) - Robbie Hummel had 10 points, seven rebounds and five assists for Purdue, but his day wasn't done until the final seconds. Hummel blocked a driving layup by Michael Flowers to preserve a 60-56 Big Ten upset of No. 11 Wisconsin, reports the Associated Press. The Boilermakers, who have won five... More »

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NCAA • NCAA basketball • Wisconsin Badgers • Big Ten Conference • Purdue

Painter, Purdue Beat Central Michigan to Win Motor City Bowl

Boilermaker QB throws for record 546 yards

Dec 27, 07 3:21 AM CST
(Newser) - Chris Summers’ 40-yard field goal with no time remaining gave Purdue a 51-48 victory over Central Michigan in the Motor City Bowl. Boilermaker quarterback Curtis Painter set a school record with 546 passing yards. Purdue had a 21-point lead three times throughout the game but needed all 60 minutes to... More »

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NCAA football • football • Purdue • Dan LeFevour • Curtis Painter

Big Ten Denies Ref Fixed Football Games

Official's crew was involved in two questionable contests

Dec 22, 07 12:24 AM CST
(Newser) - The Big Ten commissioner denied any football games were fixed this season, even though an official with a criminal background worked the games, the Chicago Tribune reports. Referee Stephen Pamon was in charge of both the Purdue-Penn State game and the Ohio State-Illinois matchup; both games were marred by controversial... More »

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Penn State • NCAA football • Illinois Fighting Illini • Big Ten Conference • Ohio State • Purdue

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