Chancellor

  • August 19, 2024

    Recapping summer 2024 at Purdue University Northwest

    During summer 2024, Purdue University Northwest engaged its neighboring communities with impactful programming that celebrated and uplifted cultures, educated young children with hands-on activities and provided important school resources for families.

  • June 13, 2024

    Ten highlights from the 2023-24 academic year

    PNW's 2023-24 academic year was marked by historic opportunities in academics and community impact, major designations reflecting university strategic initiatives, new feats for Pride Athletics, engaging and empowering student life events and much more.

  • May 15, 2024

    Purdue University Northwest designated as a Hispanic-Serving Institution by U.S. Department of Education

    Purdue University Northwest (PNW) has earned official designation as a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) by the U.S. Department of Education (DOE). This designation makes PNW the largest HSI in the state of Indiana.

  • April 28, 2023

    2023 Teaching Incentive Award Winners

    I am delighted to announce the sixth cohort of the Teaching Incentive Program Award winners. The Teaching Incentive Program (TIP) Award recognizes and incentivizes contributions to Purdue University Northwest in instructional excellence.

  • February 6, 2023

    Purdue Northwest students earn fall semester Dean’s List honors

    The Purdue University Northwest (PNW) 2022 fall semester Dean’s List recognizes 1,738 undergraduate students for their academic achievement.

  • September 8, 2022

    Purdue University Northwest enrolls increasingly diverse student population

    Purdue University Northwest’s (PNW) fall 2022 enrollment figures show positive trends of first-time freshman enrollment and increasing diversity at the university. First-time freshmen enrollment was up 21%!

  • May 4, 2021

    2021 Teaching Incentive Award Winners

    Congratulations to the fourth cohort of Teaching Incentive Program Award winners. The Teaching Incentive Program (TIP) Award recognizes and incentivizes contributions to Purdue University Northwest in instructional excellence.

  • March 29, 2021

    A Bright Future Is Ahead

    PNW leaders share why they are energized for the anticipated return to a robust campus life in 2021.

  • August 21, 2020

    PNW: A Year Ahead

    In this special address to PNW faculty and staff, Chancellor Thomas Keon and Provost Kenneth C. Holford shared highlights from the year behind as well as updates for the year ahead at Purdue University Northwest.

  • June 26, 2020

    Chancellor Keon Video Update: Keep the Future in Mind

    Speaking from the brand-new Nils K. Nelson Bioscience Innovation Building, Chancellor Keon shares how the building's bright future mirrors PNW's plans for fall learning.