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Purdue's White Lodging-J.W. Marriott, Jr. School of Hospitality & Tourism Management (HTM) is at the forefront of hospitality education!

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For Harmony Oliver, being one of the first College of Health and Human Sciences undergraduates in Indianapolis means being close to home.

The Indianapolis native chose the Purdue HTM - White Lodging-J.W. Marriott, Jr. School of Hospitality and Tourism Management in part because of the program’s high rankings, opportunities to travel and training to become a future experience engineer. The Indianapolis native also received a full-ride Hospitalitarian Scholar scholarship,

But there was another reason she chose Purdue University in Indianapolis: family, especially her 1-year-old baby sister, Devyn.

Read more of Harmony's story. 🔗 in bio.

#PurdueHHS #Indianapolis #BoilerUp Harmony Oliver with long hair and glasses, wearing braces and a gray sweatshirt with "PURDUE" written on it, stands in front of a brick wall.

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The College of Health and Human Sciences is expanding its Indianapolis presence with new programming in hospitality and tourism management and health and kinesiology.

The hospitality and tourism management major focuses on fulfilling workforce needs in a major urban center that continues to draw large-scale conventions and events.

The Master of Science in athletic training program, which builds upon last year’s launch of the Master of Science in sport management, capitalizes on Indianapolis’ renown in the professional and amateur sports sectors.

Learn more about HHS degree offerings in Indianapolis. 🔗 in bio.

@PurdueHTMLife
@HK.Purdue A person at a hotel reception desk is smiling, wearing a Purdue University bow tie and vest. They are standing behind a Dell computer, engaging with a guest. A small sign on the desk reads "Marriott Bonvoy." A lamp and a floral arrangement are also on the desk.

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Boilers Go to D.C. Maymester Spotlight - Lexi Wilkerson ⭐️

Senior, Hospitality and Tourism Management - Marketing and Sales

The Boilers Go to DC program was not only insightful, educational, enriching, immersive but also transformative. The experience allowed me to better understand both our nation and my own identity as an American. I gained a deeper appreciation for the complexity of government and the importance of civic engagement and I will forever be
grateful for the amazing opportunity!

The encounters and conversations we had with over fifty career professionals were beyond impactful. We got to hear about collaboration as well as innovation, which will strengthen my ability to communicate effectively, think critically, and engage with diverse perspectives. As a Hospitality and Tourism Management student pursuing a career in leadership, understanding how messages are framed, received, and interpreted is essential.

The program provided firsthand exposure to government, advocacy, and professional communication in action, while the course helped me analyze how communication influences public opinion and decision making. Together, these experiences have improved my confidence as a communicator, expanded my understanding of civic and organizational leadership, and better prepared me to work with a wide range of individuals throughout my future career.

This opportunity was like nothing I had ever been a part of before.

This experience was different from my other experiences at Purdue because it extended learning beyond the classroom and placed me directly in the environment we were studying. I was able to observe Washington, D.C. firsthand through meetings with professionals working in a
variety of fields. The combination of academic concepts and real world application made it one of the most meaningful educational experiences I have had at Purdue!

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Make Indianapolis your classroom.🏙️
Consistently ranked as one of the leading hospitality and tourism management programs, both globally and nationally, Purdue’s hospitality and tourism management program will immerse you in the fast-paced #hospitality industry and prepare you to work in a variety of management positions to lead the industry in your next giant leap.

Learn more about hospitality and tourism management in Indianapolis with the White Lodging-J.W. Marriott, Jr. School of Hospitality and Tourism Management. 🔗 in bio.

@PurdueHTMLife
#PurdueHHS #PurdueUniversity #TourismManagement #Indianapolis

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🥩 It's time to fire up the grill, and we're here to help with tips from Shawn Bucher, a certified chef, Kansas City-style #barbecue judge and clinical assistant professor in the White Lodging-J.W. Marriott, Jr. School of Hospitality and Tourism Management. His main barbecue tip is “slow and low is the way to go." Watch to get more tips for the perfect barbecue to impress your guests.

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#PurdueHHS #PurdueUniversity #grill #BBQ

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🎓 Congratulations to Hailey Davis, 2026 HHS Outstanding Senior in the @purduehtmlife White Lodging-J.W. Marriott, Jr. School of Hospitality and Tourism Management.

#PurdueHHS #PurdueUniversity

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🪄 The magic of @Disney doesn’t happen all on its own, and #PurdueHHS students participating in the Disney College Program each semester contribute to creating magical experiences for families throughout the park.

Read about the #Disney College Program experiences of three HHS students. 🔗 in bio.

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#PurdueUniversity #DisneyCollegeProgram #hospitality

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⚾ Is baseball still “America’s pastime?" Take a look at the responses from members of the @purduebaseball team. 🔗 in bio.

@PurdueSports
#PurdueHHS #PurdueUniversity #BoilerUp #baseball #America250

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Excellent job by the students and staff at the White Lodging School of Hospitality & Tourism Management Food & Beverage Festival today. 🖤💛

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✈️ From the Canary Islands to Glacier National Park to Antarctica, @FodorsTravel No List continues to grow in 2026 as more destinations experience strain on their land and local resources from tourism.

Travel with Care, developed by the Sustainable Tourism and Responsible Travel lab in the White Lodging-J.W. Marriott, Jr. School of Hospitality and Tourism Management in collaboration with the Miles Partnership and other industry supporters and sponsors, aims to help these destinations experiencing overtourism. The initiative serves destination marketing organizations (DMOs) with messaging and resources that empower people to be good visitors in their communities.

Read more about Travel with Care. 🔗 in bio.

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#PurdueHHS #PurdueUniversity #travel #SustainableTourism #tourism

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🚀 At the moment, space tourism is more suited for pop stars and former captains of the USS Enterprise.
#Purdue tourism researchers Jonathon Day, associate professor in the White Lodging-J.W. Marriott, Jr. School of Hospitality and Tourism Management, and his PhD student Roya S. Alavipour see such space flights becoming more common — and not only for the financially elite — in coming decades.

But before that happens, there is a lot to be done. Purdue tourism researchers have begun to work through some of the issues facing the growth of space tourism.

Read more about the #SpaceTourism research. 🔗 in bio.

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#PurdueHHS #PurdueUniversity #Space #Tourism

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took a walk around @lifeatpurdue ‘s campus today! i loved the outside time and the @purduehtmlife lawn!!☺️ #purduepets #cats_of_instagram

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