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
Laying the Foundation: Meet 2026 PNW Graduate Shelby Noonan
PNW Construction Management Engineering Technology graduate Shelby Noonan, ‘26, grew up surrounded by construction and will now be applying her knowledge to heavy civil work, like bridge projects.
Goal-den standard: Meet 2026 PNW graduate Cooper Olson
Meet PNW graduate Cooper Olson, BSME ‘26, who is kicking off a professional hockey career after earning a mechanical engineering degree in the classroom.
Alumni Spotlight: Sujay Vittal
Sujay Vittal, ‘19, M.S. in Computer Science, is an engineering leader at Samsara in Seattle, where he helps teams use technology to work smarter and make better decisions.
Spring 2026 Commencement
May 9
We’re excited to celebrate PNW’s graduates as they Power Onward to a degree!
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
May 09
Spring 2026 CommencementCongratulations to PNW graduates! We look forward to celebrating with you at Commencement.
May 16
Guided Hike With the NaturalistJoin us for a guided hike with the naturalist! Bring water and apply bug spray if needed.
May 29
10th Anniversary GalaCelebrate a decade of changing students’ lives with Purdue University Northwest at our 10th Anniversary Gala.
News and Announcements
Laying the Foundation: Meet 2026 PNW Graduate Shelby Noonan
PNW Construction Management Engineering Technology graduate Shelby Noonan, ‘26, grew up surrounded by construction and will now be applying her knowledge to heavy civil work, like bridge projects.
Goal-den standard: Meet 2026 PNW graduate Cooper Olson
Meet PNW graduate Cooper Olson, BSME ‘26, who is kicking off a professional hockey career after earning a mechanical engineering degree in the classroom.
Purdue University Northwest raises over $1.6 million on 2026 PNW Day of Giving
A collective outpouring of generosity from PNW supporters raised a record 3,118 gifts amounting to over $1.6 million on the 13th annual PNW Day of Giving, held April 29.