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February 4, 2026
Registration Now Open: 2026 Days of Discovery
We are pleased to announce that registration for the 2026 Days of Discovery is now open. Days of Discovery is a multidisciplinary research symposium that will take place on Thursday, April 16, 2026, on the Hammond campus.
February 3, 2026
Purdue University Northwest named a “Best for Vets” university
PNW was recognized as a 2025 Best for Vets university by Military Times, ranking #3 in the state of Indiana and #33 in the Midwest out of 357 schools nationwide.
February 3, 2026
Center for Faculty Excellence New Faculty Member Spotlight: Meet Sumedh Sharma
Purdue University Northwest’s Center for Faculty Excellence proudly welcomes Sumedh Sharma, assistant professor of Civil Engineering, to the university’s 2025–26 faculty cohort.
February 2, 2026
Center for Faculty Excellence New Faculty Member Spotlight: Meet Andrew Skibski
Purdue University Northwest’s Center for Faculty Excellence proudly welcomes Andrew Skibski, assistant professor of Integrative Human Health, to the university’s 2025–26 faculty cohort.
February 2, 2026
Purdue University Northwest professor named Fellow of the American Physiological Society
Purdue University Northwest (PNW) Nils K. Nelson Endowed Professor of Integrative Human Health John Durocher has been named a 2026 Fellow of the American Physiological Society (FAPS).
January 29, 2026
Magesh Chandramouli, professor of Computer Graphics Technology, spent three weeks during December 2025 as a U.S. Fulbright Specialist at Politecnico di Torino (Polytechnic University of Turin) in Turin, Italy.
January 29, 2026
Nominations for Women’s Leadership Luncheon 2026
Faculty and staff are encouraged to nominate outstanding students for the 2026 Women’s Leadership Luncheon. Nominations will be accepted through Friday, March 13.
January 28, 2026
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.
January 27, 2026
PNW’s Online RN-to-BSN Program Earns Top 50 National Ranking from U.S. News and World Report
PNW College of Nursing online programs received top national recognitions through U.S. News & World Report’s 2026 Best Online Programs rankings, including a No. 38 placement for its RN-to-BSN program.
January 27, 2026
Updated Timeline: Google Workspace Retirement
The PNW Google Workspace environment is being retired, and all users are transitioning to Microsoft 365. The migration will take place Feb. 20 to 23.