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Purdue University Calumet recognition

Purdue University Calumet (Hammond, IN) has been recognized by Northwest Indiana Business Quarterly as "The best university for a technology degree."

Niaz Latif, with some members of PUC advisory board show off the new School of Technology mobile van.
Niaz Latif, with some members of PUC advisory board show off the new School of Technology mobile van.

PUC School of Technology offers North America’s first comprehensive, packaging machinery-focused mechatronics engineering technology baccalaureate degree program.  Says Niaz Latif, professor and dean, School of Technology, "We are very proud of this recognition from NIBQ and it reflects the dedication and commitment from the faculty, students and the many packaging industry partners."

For more information, contact the Center for Packaging Machinery Industry at [email protected] or visit this website:  http://webs.purduecal.edu/technology.
 

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