New Tyler Trent Award winner embodies resilience
Soon-to-be Purdue University graduate Kyle Albertson was diagnosed as a baby with congenital muscular dystrophy. But he hasn t let that slow him down.
Posted: May 13, 2021 2:07 PM
Updated: May 13, 2021 2:15 PM
Posted By: Joseph Paul
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. (WLFI) Soon-to-be Purdue University graduate Kyle Albertson was diagnosed as a baby with congenital muscular dystrophy. But he hasn t let that slow him down.
Albertson is the most recent recipient of the Tyler Trent Courage and Resilience Award, which recognizes students who have encountered daunting adversity in their pursuit of a degree.
Purdue President Mitch Daniels surprised Albertson during a recent video call to announce he had been selected for the award. Albertson says it s an honor.
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Note to journalists: Photos of Kyle Albertson and a video of the award presentation are available on Google Drive. Journalists visiting campus should follow visitor health guidelines.
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. Kyle Albertson is an achiever. But for him, achieving in everyday activities that most people take for granted requires determination, ingenuity, stamina and a whole lot of extra effort.
Purdue University’s newest recipient of the Tyler Trent Courage and Resilience Award embodies everything that Trent showed as he battled cancer and influenced people in multiple ways.