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🌱 Why Purdue in West Lafayette just ranked among America’s best-value universities

West Lafayette, Indiana Patch AM: a 5 min read

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In today's newsletter:

  • Why Purdue in West Lafayette just ranked among America’s best-value universities
  • How a new $200 million hospital could reshape West Lafayette healthcare
  • Think your soybeans are sick? Purdue’s West Lafayette lab wants samples

Also on today's calendar: Yard Sale and 6 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you get when you cross an elephant with a rhinoceros? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Less humid with sunshine, with a high of 83 and low of 57 degrees.
  • Thursday: Sunny to partly cloudy, temps: high: 86, low: 63. 🌶 Hot!
  • Friday: Cloudy, with a high of 82 and low of 66 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Purdue Ranked No. 2 In America's Best Value Public Universities Study (inkfreenews.com) — Purdue University in West Lafayette has been ranked No. 2 nationally and best in Indiana for value among public universities, based on cost, alumni earnings, and graduation rates. The study highlights Purdue’s relatively low attendance cost, strong median alumni salaries, and high graduation rate, reinforcing the university’s draw for local families and students.
   

2. Parkview Health Breaks Ground on Full-Service Hospital in West Lafayette (clintoncountydailynews.com) — A new $200 million Parkview Health hospital and medical office complex is officially under construction in West Lafayette, promising expanded emergency, inpatient, and specialty care close to home. Located near N 100 W and Kalberer Road, the project is expected to create about 250 healthcare jobs and open in June 2028, with an interim primary care clinic coming to Cumberland Avenue this October.
   

3. Tips to Help if Red Crown Rot Suspected in Soybeans (morningagclips.com) — Purdue experts in West Lafayette are asking Indiana soybean growers to report and send samples if they suspect red crown rot, with testing costs covered by the Indiana Soybean Alliance. The article explains key symptoms to watch for and provides the West Lafayette mailing address and instructions for submitting plants to Purdue’s Plant and Pest Diagnostic Laboratory.
   

4. Interim President Daniels addresses Purdue housing, international concerns (jconline.com) — Interim Purdue president Mitch Daniels is back in Hovde Hall and says fixing campus housing pressures and planning for a permanent successor are top priorities. He acknowledges some students will still land in temporary housing as enrollment growth strains West Lafayette rentals, and he also weighs in on international student policies, research funding, and campus governance debates.
   

5. Charlie Woods gets off to rough start in first round of the Junior PGA (palmbeachpost.com) — West Lafayette gets a brief shoutout as the Purdue University golf course where Charlie Woods posted one of his best Junior PGA finishes last year, tying for ninth. This year’s championship is at PGA Frisco in Texas, where Woods opened with a 3-over 75 and must rally in the next round to make the cut.
   

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  • Vintage Baseball Game →
    Prophetstown State Park, Park Entrance: 5545 Swisher Road Office:, 4112 IN-225, West Lafayette
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💬 Chatter

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  • We found a small dog on Elmwood Drive WL.
    He is very scared. Anyone missing a dog? Call 765-412-6464 (Nextdoor Hills and Dales)
  • Does anyone have feedback on Xfinity Cellular?
    I have used Verizon and AT&T in the past and now use T-Mobile for my cellular service. Since I now use Xfinity for my Internet service, they will… (Nextdoor Blackbird Farms)
  • Purdue Federal Credit Union posted a job opening for Sr Creative Designer in West Lafayette. Apply here.
  • Purdue University posted a job opening for Senior Video and Multimedia Producer in West Lafayette. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near West Lafayette here.

Ok West Lafayette! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: ‘Ell if I know. (Thank you KYLE B. for sending it in!)
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