{"id":13526,"date":"2026-03-11T12:40:23","date_gmt":"2026-03-11T16:40:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.lib.purdue.edu\/news\/?p=13526"},"modified":"2026-03-11T12:40:23","modified_gmt":"2026-03-11T16:40:23","slug":"celebrating-the-winners-purdue-libraries-student-video-contest-2025-26","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.lib.purdue.edu\/news\/2026\/03\/11\/celebrating-the-winners-purdue-libraries-student-video-contest-2025-26\/","title":{"rendered":"Celebrating the winners: Purdue Libraries Student Video Contest 2025\u201326"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1377\" height=\"774\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blogs.lib.purdue.edu\/news\/files\/2026\/03\/Screenshot-2026-03-09-at-4.07.26-PM-edited.png?resize=1377%2C774&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Student looking up at WALC\" class=\"wp-image-13529\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blogs.lib.purdue.edu\/news\/files\/2026\/03\/Screenshot-2026-03-09-at-4.07.26-PM-edited.png?w=1377&amp;ssl=1 1377w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blogs.lib.purdue.edu\/news\/files\/2026\/03\/Screenshot-2026-03-09-at-4.07.26-PM-edited.png?resize=300%2C169&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blogs.lib.purdue.edu\/news\/files\/2026\/03\/Screenshot-2026-03-09-at-4.07.26-PM-edited.png?resize=1024%2C576&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blogs.lib.purdue.edu\/news\/files\/2026\/03\/Screenshot-2026-03-09-at-4.07.26-PM-edited.png?resize=768%2C432&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blogs.lib.purdue.edu\/news\/files\/2026\/03\/Screenshot-2026-03-09-at-4.07.26-PM-edited.png?resize=1366%2C768&amp;ssl=1 1366w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/lib.purdue.edu\/videocontest\/\">The Purdue Libraries Student Video Contest 2025\u201326<\/a> challenged undergraduates to answer one key question: \u201cWhat do incoming students most need to know about Purdue Libraries to succeed?\u201d After a brief hiatus, the contest returned with strong, creative submissions and impressive winners.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Winners:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>First place: <strong>Behruz Toyirov <\/strong>| <a href=\"https:\/\/app.box.com\/s\/4vdz2mgp9jqeo967i40g6mhvkc94eb7m\">Watch his video<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Second place: <strong>Safanur Rafi <\/strong>| <a href=\"https:\/\/app.box.com\/s\/aek9w36xzndvcezhbnkxzcrairomhoei\">Watch his video<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Third place:<strong> Skylar Grosch <\/strong>| <a href=\"https:\/\/app.box.com\/s\/gix6imuygvro84viriip3sncye2xkobf\">Watch her video<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Each winner impressed judges with a combination of creativity, clarity, and helpfulness. From uncovering hidden study spots to highlighting research resources, these videos provide incoming Boilermakers with guidance that will make their first year smoother and more successful.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These student creators have made a lasting impact, sharing insights that will support Purdue students for years to come. Congratulations to this year\u2019s video contest winners!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Purdue Libraries Student Video Contest 2025\u201326 challenged undergraduates to answer one key question: \u201cWhat do incoming students most need to know about Purdue Libraries to succeed?\u201d After a brief hiatus, the contest returned with strong, creative submissions and impressive winners. Winners: Each winner impressed judges with a combination of creativity, clarity, and helpfulness. 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