PNW Alumni
The PNW Alumni Engagement office serves more than 73,000 PNW alumni...including you! Whether it be career connections, on or off-campus events or other ways to engage with your peers or future alumni, we're here to help. Connect with us today!
Meet Our Alumni
Classroom to Courtroom: PNW Alumna Diane Kavadias Schneider
A legal trailblazer who has transformed Northwest Indiana’s judicial landscape, PNW alumnus Diane Kavadias Schneider (B.S. ’71, M.A. ‘23) is committed to empowering the next generation of PNW leaders.
Engineering a Legacy: PNW alumnus Stewart McMillan
PNW alumnus Stewart McMillan (B.S.,’77) has dedicated his life to making a difference. A passion for service, which fueled his career, now inspires McMillan’s support for PNW and its current students.
Building a Foundation for Success: PNW alumnus Jeff Strack
A family legacy in the community and a commitment to giving back inspire Jeff Strack’s support for Purdue University Northwest. A PNW Alumni Hall of Fame inductee, Strack appreciates how PNW helps students, many of whom are first generation, achieve success.
PNW Day of Giving
April 29, 2026
Mark your calendar and help us celebrate the 10th anniversary of Purdue University Northwest by making a gift to change students’ lives!
Your support will inspire a new generation of students as they advance their lives, careers and communities.
Preview PNW: The Westville Experience
April 23
Want a closer look at Purdue University Northwest’s Westville branch campus? Our open house will walk you through the admissions process, inform you how to earn your bachelor’s degree at PNW and help you explore options to pay for college.
Alumni Resources
From interview prep to job listings in Handshake, PNW alumni can take the next step with Career Center resources.
Roar Pride! Cheer for your favorite team and stay connected with campus life—check out the schedule.
See how to request your PNW transcript. Transcripts are provided free of charge whether requested online or in person.
Indiana residents can hit the road and support scholarships for students by selecting the PNW plate option when you renew at the BMV!
You are the Pride of Purdue Northwest! Whether you are a recent grad or seasoned professional, the PNW Alumni Engagement Office is here for you!
Faculty, staff, family and friends gathered to celebrate our 2025 PNW Alumni Hall of Fame inductees: Mitchell “Mason” Macenski and Nicole Kupchik (with PNW Chancellor Kenneth C. Holford at right).
From college reunions to networking and homecoming events, PNW's Alumni Engagement Office has a variety of ways to get involved and show off your Pride!
PNW's alumni events give you a chance to catch up with friends and former classmates while connecting with other alumni!
PNW graduates, and their family members, have great ways to show off their PNW Pride at our events and in the community!
Upcoming Alumni Events
Apr 16
Days of Discovery 2026Celebrate research, scholarship and creative activities during the 2026 PNW Days of Discovery.
Apr 23
Technology Day ShowcaseThe College of Technology is hosting its annual Technology Day! High school students, alumni and PNW students are all encouraged to attend!
Apr 29
PNW Day of Giving 2026Changing students’ lives starts with us! Purdue Northwest Day of Giving is the largest day-long online fundraising event for the university. For 24 hours, students, alumni, faculty, staff, and community come together to create opportunities for PNW students.
News and Announcements
Purdue University Northwest Earns National Carnegie Research University designation
Purdue University Northwest is the only university or college in Northwest Indiana to earn this designation, with PNW researchers earning over $70 million in research and development funds since 2021.
Help change students’ lives on 2026 PNW Day of Giving
Purdue University Northwest (PNW) invites the community to join in changing students’ lives by making a gift on Wednesday, April 29 during PNW Day of Giving.
PNW’s Nursing and Business graduate programs recognized nationally by U.S. News and World Report
Several of Purdue University Northwest’s (PNW) graduate programs in nursing and business were included in U.S. News and World Report’s 2026 Best Graduate Schools rankings, released April 7.