CP Native Jerry Ross Helps Purdue Launch Neil Armstrong Space Prize

New Neil Armstrong Prize to honor achievements in space

Purdue University's new Neil Armstrong Space Prize, named for the school's most famous astronaut-alum, will honor achievements in "space discovery, innovation and human achievement."

CP native Jerry Ross helps Purdue launch Neil Armstrong Space Prize

The announcement — on the anniversary of Apollo 11's landing on the moon — included eight astronauts educated at Purdue.

Purdue University Creates Neil Armstrong Space Prize

Purdue University photo/Jon Garcia WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Purdue University announced the creation of a new award dedicated to one of the most famous American astronauts and one of their most famous alumni. The Neil Armstrong Space Prize is described as being a new international award honoring excellence in space discovery, innovation and human achievement. The university wants this award to become the premier global honor in space advancement a…

Purdue announces launch of Neil Armstrong Space Prize

West Lafayette, Indiana, USA, July 21, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Purdue University — recognized globally as the Cradle of Astronauts — announced the creation of a new international prize honoring excellence over the past 10 years in space discovery, innovation…

Purdue announces Neil Armstrong Space Prize

Purdue University announced the creation of a new international prize honoring excellence over the past 10 years in space discovery, innovation and human achievement. Named the Neil Armstrong Space Prize, the award is designed to stand alongside other prestigious honors in the scientific field, including the Nobel Prize, and become the premier global honor in space advancement. This transformative initiative leverages Purdue’s unparalleled space…

Top 5 Purdue Centers of the Matt Painter Era

For nearly 20 years, Matt Painter has been the head coach at Purdue. During his time in West Lafayette, Painter has made a name for himself developing big men. Even this year, there is a new prospect, Oscar Cluff, who came in from the transfer portal. Here are the 5 best centers of the Matt Painter era at Purdue. 5. Isaac Haas The first entry on the list is Isaac Haas. Although he doesn’t have the accolades of some other players on this list, Ha…