Category: MFRI

November 30, 2025

Organizations host Reaching Rural Veterans event at Loaves and Fishes Ministries

Community partners gathered Nov. 17 to host the monthly Reaching Rural Veterans event at Loaves and Fishes Ministries of Fremont County. Reaching Rural Veterans is a cutting-edge outreach initiative developed by the Military Family Research Institute at Purdue University.

October 19, 2025

MFRI announces The Thompson – An evolution and expansion the annual research award

The Thompson is a national initiative that recognizes and amplifies the most impactful research on military and veteran families. It is a dynamic platform designed to elevate outstanding research and ensure that evidence-based insights reach practitioners working with military and veteran families. An evolution and expansion of MFRI’s annual research award, The Thompson brings together several key initiatives under one name.

December 11, 2024

MFRI Announces Winner of Barbara Thompson Excellence in Research on Military and Veteran Families Award

MFRI named a groundbreaking study on the connections between childhood trauma, stressors and posttraumatic stress symptoms (PTSS) in military couples as the winner of the 2024 Barbara Thompson Excellence in Research on Military and Veteran Families Award.

August 6, 2024

Early bird registration is open for Battlemind to Home Summit 2024

Battlemind will take place in Noblesville, Indiana on Thursday, October 24 with preconference sessions on Wednesday, October 23. Early bird registration for Battlemind is $120 per person and preconference is $55 per person. Prices increase September 19.

August 4, 2024

Health of the Forces initiative provides research-driven solutions that address challenges across human health and well-being

Developed by Purdue University’s College of Health and Human Sciences (HHS) and Military Family Research Institute (MFRI) with support from the Purdue University Office of Research, aims to add to these innovations by providing Purdue faculty with the support needed...

March 11, 2024

Reaching Rural Veterans: Rena Sterrett and Jake Newton

The Military Family Research Institute (MFRI) of Purdue is an organization that helps military and veteran families through information gathering and direct community support. MFRI conducted the Reaching Rural Veterans (RRV) program to serve rural communities directly. Research and direct...