Jay Akridge
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Trustee Chair in Teaching and Learning Excellence at Purdue University. Opinions here may not represent official views of Purdue.
West Lafayette, Indiana
Joined July 2012
Governor reappoints trustees to Purdue board; appoints next student trustee - News
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Indiana Gov. Mike Braun has reappointed three current members to the Purdue University Board of Trustees and appointed the next student trustee.
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The @IndyStateFair kicked off this (beautiful) morning w/ the @IndianaPork Ham Breakfast-always a great time to reconnect with ag colleagues & friends (¤t/former students!). Here @ISDAgov Director Don Lamb makes opening comments. @PurdueAg
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RT @FarmFoundation: On May 20, 2025, Farm Foundation convened cross-sector leaders for a vital conversation about the future of food and ag….
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Purdue Extension to present engaging educational activities for all at Indiana State Fair
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WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — The Indiana State Fair kicks off Aug. 1 and highlights the theme “Soundtrack of Summer,” presented by Get Prepared Indiana. Fairgoers can also hear from Purdue University...
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We review recent research on the question 'does college pay' from the New York Fed (Jason Abel & Richard Dietz). Answer: college pays-but not for everyone. More to the story-so check out our post!.Is College Worth the Cost? For ¾ of the Graduates It Is…
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Congratulations to the 2025 class of Indiana Master Farmers and Honorary Master Farmer Dr Jim Mintert! What an inspirational group of agriculture servant leaders… @PurdueAg @PurdueAgEcon
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2025 Indiana Honorary Master Farmer: Jim Mintert
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While this Jim Mintert has a career that spans various roles and locations, one thing has remained the same: finding answers to what farmers care about most.
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University centers are a common organizational structure, but many fail to achieve their full potential. Thomas Hertel & I and explore keys to center success in the Journal of Research Administration: Building and Sustaining Successful University Centers
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Celebrated the exceptional career of Jeff Troike, Executive VP @KeystoneCoop yesterday. Retiring after 43 years of extraordinary leadership in the ag coop system, Jeff has been a tremendous supporter of @PurdueAg . Wishing Jeff the best in his next chapter!
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RT @PresMurrayState: Incredibly proud of @RacersBaseball as we advance to @NCAABaseball College World Series! A historic moment! Congrats t….
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RT @PurdueAgDean: Another great commencement weekend! Congratulations to all of our @PurdueAg graduates.
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David Hummels and I pose 10 questions we believe universities should be asking this summer. Thoughtful responses/appropriate action will help a university take steps to rebuild/deepen trust with key stakeholders. 10 Questions Universities Should be Asking
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RT @PurdueAg: As @PurduePlautEVPR and former #PurdueAg dean Karen Plaut will retire in June, campus came together today to celebrate her ex….
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'More accountability' is the rallying cry for (much) more government intervention in higher education. Is there something better than more government regulation? .Accountability in Higher Education: Markets Work Better than Regulation
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This week David Hummels and I focus on 'viewpoint diversity' - a fundamental value of higher education. But, do proposed government interventions have a goal of promoting diverse viewpoints?.Institutional Autonomy and the Politics of Viewpoint Diversity
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Give to Purdue Convocations | Purdue Day of Giving 2025
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I’m ready to support Purdue Convocations on April 30, 2025 during Purdue Day of Giving 2025. Learn more about Purdue Convocations and all the other units participating in Purdue Day of Giving 2025.
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The Harvard/federal government battle dominated higher education headlines this week. In response, David Hummels and I take a look at why autonomous universities are important to society. The Autonomy of Universities: Why Self-Governance Is Important
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RT @PurdueAgEcon: Congratulations to Reagan (Wadesville, IN; Agribusiness) on being awarded the College of Ag’s Outstanding Sophomore at th….
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Outstanding celebration of student accomplishments at the @PurdueAg Awards Banquet. Impressive student presenters and academic/leadership excellence recognized! Congrats to Sr Associate Dean Christine Wilson, Liz Byers, the OAP team & Ag Council for an inspiring night!
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