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MFRI releases the 2026 Thompson List, recognizing the best military-family research published in 2025 

The Military Family Research Institute (MFRI) at Purdue University today announced the articles included on this year’s Thompson List. The Thompson List recognizes the most important and innovative research studies
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MFRI releases final report of the Measuring Communities three-year cycle, launches Data Champions application

Today the Military Family Research Institute (MFRI) at Purdue University released its latest report exploring recent trends among military and veteran families across the United States. The report, titled Measuring
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MFRI launches Evaluation Champions program

The Military Family Research Institute (MFRI) at Purdue University is excited to launch the new Evaluation Champions program, a unique opportunity for non-profit organizations and researchers to build capacity for
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