Famous Boilermakers-turned-astronauts include Neil Armstrong and Gus Grissom. The school’s nickname/mascot is, sadly, not a ...

The Gus Grissom Memorial is open year-round, offering visitors from Purdue University and beyond a chance to delve into the life of the first NASA astronaut who truly had the right stuff.

It didn't take long for former Purdue offensive lineman Gus Hartwig to make a strong impression on some NFL teams. The former Boilermaker was named one of the "standouts" from the first day of ...