Destination Purdue

Spring 2023 Stories

 Junior puts a new spin on an old hobby

Junior puts a new spin on an old hobby

By Allison Lund

Spinning wool is more than just a hobby for Lexi LaMar

LaMar's Story

 Pandemic restrictions lead to unexpected photo op

Pandemic restrictions lead to unexpected photo op

By Sami DeLey

Capturing wildlife photos was one way Gabby Dennis combined her loves

Dennis' Story

 Destination Career: Alumna hitches her dreams to well-known workhorses

Destination Career: Alumna hitches her dreams to well-known workhorses

By Melanie Hasler

It's no accident that Megan Arnold works with the Budweiser Clydesdales

Arnold's Story

 Asking questions leads to rewarding experiences and career

Asking questions leads to rewarding experiences and career

By Katie Mize

Why does Dillon Muhlenkamp always smile at his work?

Muhlenkamp's Story

 Student-coach gets her point across to high school team

Student-coach gets her point across to high school team

By Sami DeLey

Coaching a high school team was a way Isabel Lowry pursued her love for lacrosse

Lowry's Story

 Long-distance relationships foster close friendships

Long-distance relationships foster close friendships

By Kari Slagel

Fernanda Pedroza-Altamirano is more excited than most students to be on campus

Pedroza-Altamirano's Story

 Small business blooms while sophomore is still in college

Small business blooms while sophomore is still in college

By Amber Cripps

Emily Wendel didn't just start her own business. She did it while still a student.

Wendel's Story

 Students on the Street: Where do you go to clear your mind?

Students on the Street: Where do you go to clear your mind?

By the student filmmakers of ASEC 380 (Feature Writing and Production)

Where do you go to clear your mind? We posed this question to Purdue Agriculture undergraduates.

Read Their Responses

 Engineering student driven to improve food security around the world

Engineering student driven to improve food security around the world

By Olivia Kuhn

Emma Keesling has traveled internationally to address food security issues.

Keesling's Story

 Student-athlete runs into a career in plants

Student-athlete runs into a career in plants

By Maranda Elswick

Emma Tate doesn't just admire new plants, the student-athlete runs to them

Tate's Story

 National leadership role helps shape senior

National leadership role helps shape senior

By Jack Garner

Jessica Peterson found a sense of community in college and in leading a national organization

Peterson's Story

 Resilience, ability to adapt keep animal sciences senior on track

Resilience, ability to adapt keep animal sciences senior on track

By Tomi Harrod

Unexpected twists and turns helped Caitlyn Cox discover her passion for helping others

Cox's Story

 International experiences bring global perspective to AgEcon student’s work

International experiences bring global perspective to AgEcon student’s work

By Brooke Lueking

Halee Fisher discovered that she thrives in international environments

Fisher's Story

 Eclectic internships combine to create meaningful experiences

Eclectic internships combine to create meaningful experiences

By Melanie Hasler

From racehorses to lizards and livestock, Catie Hauser’s summers have been filled with excitement

Hauser's Story

 Entrepreneur’s venture flies high, but remains close to roots

Entrepreneur’s venture flies high, but remains close to roots

By Allison Lund

Zach Sickle fell in love with flying drones, but in his heart, he does it all for farmers

Sickle's Story