CMEC
October 9, 2025
Purdue University Northwest earns national recognition for support of startup innovators
Purdue University Northwest was recognized by Angeles Investors for its support of entrepreneurial innovators and startup ecosystems that drive local communities forward.
July 7, 2025
PNW master’s student named to Conexus Indiana’s Rising 30 Class of 2025
Angela Perez, BS ’21, and current graduate student at Purdue University Northwest (PNW), was named to the Conexus Indiana Rising 30 Class of 2025. She was recognized for her significant contribution to the advanced manufacturing and logistics industry.
May 8, 2025
Purdue University Northwest Announces Winners of the 2025 PNW Big Sell
Three innovators earned investment capital for their startup concept pitches presented on May 3 during the 14th annual The PNW Big Sell pitch competition.
May 1, 2025
Purdue University Northwest raises nearly $2 million on PNW Day of Giving
PNW ranked third in the Purdue system for total gifts during its Day of Giving, with a 50% rise in participation and more than 3,100 contributions supporting scholarships, academics and student initiatives.
April 18, 2025
Finalists chosen for the PNW Big Sell pitch competition
Purdue University Northwest (PNW) has announced the finalists for the 2025 PNW Big Sell pitch competition.
July 23, 2024
Donor gift to CMEC to support women entrepreneurs
Purdue University Northwest’s (PNW) Commercialization and Manufacturing Excellence Center (CMEC) received a $10,000 gift from Old National Bank to support commercialization ventures for women entrepreneur clients at the center.
July 18, 2024
Purdue University Northwest will join the Chicago region’s Bloch Tech Hub, a coalition of industry, academic, government and nonprofit stakeholders led by the Chicago Quantum Exchange and its focus on driving the nation’s quantum economy.
May 2, 2024
Purdue University Northwest announces 2024 winners of The PNW Big Sell
PNW announces the top three winners of the 2024 PNW Big Sell, our annual contest to fund what could be the next big idea in business.
March 8, 2024
CMEC named as finalist for 2024 Fourth Revolution Awards
PNW's Commercialization and Manufacturing Excellence Center has been named a finalist for the mHUB 2024 Fourth Revolution Awards.
May 19, 2023
Ten highlights from the 2022-23 academic year
The Purdue University Northwest (PNW) community enjoyed an academic year filled with new achievements in scholarly research, engaging student life events, and community impact.
