Get ReConnected - March 2026
March 2026
Special Feature
Learning communities: Where academic experiences and residential life intersect
As Purdue continues to innovate in higher education, the university’s learning communities stand out as dynamic environments where academic experiences and residential life intersect.
Staff Feature
Faculty Fellows build community and connection in University Residences
One of the core tenets of University Residences’ commitment to students is the idea that Boilermakers should be able to learn and find mentors in their residence hall community. The Faculty Fellows program represents this commitment by sparking informal interactions between students living in University Residences and faculty and staff.
Special Feature
Finding student leaders who make University Residences feel like home
Resident assistants (RAs) play a crucial role in creating a welcoming, supportive community in University Residences. Finding the students who are best suited for the role calls for careful consideration. University Residences meets this challenge with a robust and competitive application process.Special Feature
South Hall to welcome new residents this fall
It can be hard to tell just by looking at the outside, but after two years, the construction at Purdue University’s South Hall is coming to an end — and soon. Set to open to students this fall, South Hall will be the newest residence hall in West Lafayette.
Writers: Matt Vader, Sophie Ritz | Editors: Renee Kashawlic, Danielle Fawbush
Editorial Board: John Eckman, Renee Kashawlic | Inquiries Contact: studentlifemarketing@purdue.edu