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The Boilermaker Special VII is the official mascot of Purdue University and is run by the Purdue Reamer Club.
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Houston survived Purdue 62-60 in what felt like a road game to advance to the Elite Eight for the first time since 2022.
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Auburn chipped away and eventually exploded on a 31-8 run, setting up a matchup against Michigan State on Sunday.

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What is a Boilermaker? Explaining Purdue basketball's nickname ahead of Sweet 16 vs Houston
What is a Boilermaker? Here's what to know about the history of Purdue's nickname ahead of the men's NCAA Tournament Sweet 16 game vs Houston:
Jimmy Fallon Skit Over Purdue's 'Boilermakers' Nickname Goes Viral
Purdue's 'Boilermakers' nickname was the butt of a joke that went viral during 'The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon' this week, prompting several responses.
Purdue basketball 'fought so hard' for upset of Houston, and it was 'only thing you can ask for'
A little gesture made by Braden Smith summed up the Boilermakers season. It came moments after a last-second layup for Houston to avoid a Sweet 16 upset.
Inside 51, the play Kelvin Sampson dialed up to secure Houston’s Sweet 16 survival
With 2.8 seconds left, Houston's execution provided another example of how Sampson’s mind calms in hectic moments to find simple solutions.
What's next for Purdue basketball? It's no longer business as usual
Other programs could make aggressive overtures toward Purdue stars Braden Smith and Trey Kaufman-Renn, while Matt Painter is already active in portal.
Houston vs Tennessee schedule, TV channel: How to watch March Madness NCAA Tournament game
What time is the Houston vs Tennessee NCAA Tournament game? What channel is it on? How to watch Volunteers vs Cougars March Madness Elite Eight game.
Men’s NCAA Tournament Sweet 16 Day 2 roundup: Auburn rules second half, Houston survives
Houston, Michigan State and Auburn came up clutch, while Tennessee was a bully from the start in Sweet 16 action Friday night.
WATCH: Houston's Milos Uzan hits last-second layup on brilliant '51' inbounds play to beat Purdue in Sweet 16
No. 1 seed Houston advanced to the Elite Eight on a perfectly executed last-second in-bounds play that led to a game-winning layup by Milos Uzan on Friday night, as the Cougars outlasted No. 4 seed Purdue 62-60 in a thrilling cap to the Sweet 16.
Purdue basketball's Braden Smith named to Midwest Region All-Tournament team
The Midwest Region wrapped up Sunday with the All-Tournament team being announced, which included Purdue's star guard.
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Purdue named a ‘New Ivy’ in Forbes ranking
Great Colleges Employers Love, Purdue was identified by Forbes among 10 public and 10 private institutions that are “graduating students that are outpacing the Ivy League in the eyes of employers.”
Jimmy Fallon might not know, but you should: Why is Purdue the 'Boilermakers'?
Purdue University's mascot, the Boilermakers, originated from a newspaper taunt in 1891 after a football victory against Wabash College. The nickname "Boilermakers" was intended to be an insult, referencing Purdue's focus on engineering and agriculture, seen as working-class professions at the time.
Jimmy Fallon can't answer, so we will: Why did Purdue call itself Boilermakers?
In 1891, according to the Purdue University website: "Under accusations of recruiting athletes from boiler shops, the 'Boilermakers' name is adopted for Purdue’s athletic teams. An 85,000-pound Schenectady No. 1 Locomotive engine is purchased."
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Purdue University launches business accelerator program
The program for Purdue-connected companies offers the university a way to rekindle or establish the startup founders' Indiana ties.
House committee calls on Purdue's president Chiang to release info on Chinese students
The letter said U.S. universities rely on the tuition but that the presence of Chinese national students jeopardizes national security.
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Purdue University Choir to present concert at St. James UMC
The Heart & Soul Purdue Choir will be performing a concert Sunday, March 30, at 2 p.m., at St. James United Methodist Church, 504 N. Vermilion St. The concert is free and open to the public. Heart & Soul,
Purdue University: Recognized as a ‘New Ivy’ by Forbes for Excellence in Education
Forbes' ‘New Ivies 2025’ list features 20 institutions—10 public and 10 private—deemed to be outperforming traditional Ivy League schools in the eyes of employers. Based on a survey conducted among over 380 senior business leaders,
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Purdue seeks to increase internal hiring in wake of federal funding changes
University Senate confirmed Tuesday Purdue would not be following suit with hiring freezes and are trying to hire internally, ensuring stability those who were affected by federal funding changes.
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