WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. - On Tuesday (Sept. 10), Purdue University will make an announcement that will have significant impact on fostering groundbreaking research, expanding job growth throughout Indiana and enhancing opportunities for students.

The announcement and celebration will be at 9:30 a.m. in the Potter South Plaza, 500 Central Drive, just east of the Wilmeth Active Learning Center (rain location: TBD). Purdue President Mitch Daniels will speak at the event.

Purdue will have a related news release, photos and video available after the announcement.

Journalists interested in attending the event or wanting to receive information after the announcement is made public should contact Brian Huchel at 765-494-2084 or bhuchel@purdue.edu, or Tim Doty at 765-494-2080 or doty2@purdue.edu.