View Ahead – Dean’s Message Stories
The view ahead – summer 2023
Friday, June 30th, 2023
The Purdue College of Agriculture’s new dean, Bernie Engel, has been a professor in the Department of Agricultural and Biological Engineering for 35 years. He led his department to number-one undergraduate and graduate program rankings, and, as senior associate dean, oversaw research income increase by nearly twofold. But when asked about his career, he starts by sharing a memory from working on his family farm.
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The view ahead – winter 2023
Monday, January 9th, 2023
The world-class research at Purdue Agriculture features innovative and surprising techniques, whether in the study and management of wildlife or improving the safety of the global food supply. Our undergraduate researchers contribute to this work and learn much about themselves in the process.
Read More The view ahead – summer 2022
Wednesday, June 15th, 2022
This year we celebrate five years of publishing Envision with the goal of highlighting Purdue Agriculture’s distinctive strengths and global impact. Purdue Agriculture is ranked #8 in the world and #4 in the U.S. because we ask and then seek to answer tough questions. In this magazine, we share stories that are in the news or soon will be, covering difficult and sometimes controversial topics our college is working to address.
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The View Ahead – Summer 2019
Sunday, June 9th, 2019
When I’m asked what most distinguishes Purdue Agriculture,
the answer is obvious to me: innovation.
The View Ahead – Fall 2018
Friday, December 14th, 2018
This fall Purdue launched the recognition of our 150th anniversary by celebrating Giant Leaps of discovery and innovation. This focus on anniversaries prompted me to reflect on why they matter. Ultimately, I believe these occasions are about capturing what is both timeless and timely and, most of all, about looking forward. That will be our…
Read More The View Ahead – Spring 2018
Friday, April 27th, 2018
Purdue Agriculture scientists conduct high-impact research in many areas such as muscle development, water quality and on-farm decision-making, to name just a few. This issue of Envision, however, highlights some of the surprising things we’re doing that you may not associate with agriculture. Did you know that more than half of the faculty members in…
Read More The View Ahead – Fall 2017
Wednesday, November 29th, 2017
As many of you know, Jay Akridge was recently named Purdue’s provost and executive vice president for academic affairs and diversity, and I moved into the role of interim dean of the College of Agriculture. I have been with the college since 2010, serving previously as senior associate dean for research and faculty affairs. I…
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