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February 27, 2026
Distinguished physics scholar Neeti Parashar provides top-tier learning opportunities for students
Neeti Parashar, professor of Physics at PNW, has earned many opportunities and achievements as a physicist and academic. From her classroom at PNW to the massive Large Hadron Collider at the European Organization for Nuclear Research (CERN), she consistently looks for ways to get the students she mentors involved with groundbreaking physics research.
February 27, 2026
Center for Faculty Excellence New Faculty Member Spotlight: Meet Zhiying (Jenny) Xu
Purdue University Northwest’s Center for Faculty Excellence proudly welcomes Zhiying (Jenny) Xu, assistant professor of Digital Broadcasting and Journalism, to the university’s 2025–26 faculty cohort.
February 26, 2026
Vote for PNW in The Times 2026 Best of the Region
Vote for PNW in The Times of Northwest Indiana’s 2026 Best of the Region ballot! It only takes a few seconds, and you can vote once per day through March 29, 2026.
February 20, 2026
Final Reminder: Google Workspace Retirement Begins Tonight
The Purdue Northwest Google Workspace environment is being retired, and all users are transitioning to Microsoft 365 this weekend, Feb. 20 to 23.
February 16, 2026
Purdue University Northwest hosts College Goal Sunday on Feb. 22
Purdue University Northwest will host College Goal Sunday programs on its Hammond and Westville campuses from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. CST on Sunday, Feb. 22.
February 13, 2026
Society of Innovators at Purdue Northwest to Host Regional Youth Innovation Experience
The Society of Innovators at PNW will host the SPARK Summit, a one-day youth innovation and entrepreneurship experience designed for high school students from across Northwest Indiana.
February 12, 2026
Society of Innovators releases Spark Series video lessons
The Society of Innovators at Purdue Northwest has announced the release of the full first season of its Spark Series, a free, classroom-ready video learning library designed to introduce students to entrepreneurship, innovation and real-world problem-solving through the voices of local entrepreneurs and changemakers.
February 9, 2026
Inside PNW: Faculty Recognitions, National Rankings and Alumni Awards
The latest Inside PNW includes faculty recognitions, national rankings and alumni awards.
February 6, 2026
Meet the Contributor Behind the RISE Logo: Nerissa C. Fezler
Nerissa C. Fezler, a proud PNW alumna and the current Social Media and Events Coordinator for the PNW College of Business, won the RISE Logo Contest with her concept that represented the perseverance, growth and collective spirit of the campuses.
February 5, 2026
Purdue University Northwest Students Earn Fall 2025 Dean’s List Honors
The Purdue University Northwest fall 2025 Dean’s List recognizes 1,877 undergraduate students for their academic achievements.