Institutional Advancement

Institutional Advancement serves PNW students, alumni, faculty, staff and the community through philanthropic investment, student scholarships and marketing to demonstrate Purdue Northwest pride and loyalty.

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Your Impact

Your support makes a difference, from scholarships for young leaders to state-of-the-art labs in the new Nils K. Nelson Bioscience Innovation Building.

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Your donation reaches far beyond the boundaries of our campuses – it is an investment in our students and in the future of Northwest Indiana!


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Giving

Your donation reaches beyond the boundaries of our campuses–every gift to PNW is an investment that helps our students grow into the next generation of leaders.

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Marketing & Communication

From managing the PNW brand—Power Onward!—to offering marketing strategy and services, we reach audiences while consistently communicating our shared PNW Pride.

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Alumni Community

Reach out to fellow PNW alumni and see the latest news and events to keep you connected with campus!

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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.

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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.

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Purdue University Northwest to offer Master of Social Work degree

Purdue University Northwest will enroll students in its first Master of Social Work (MSW) cohort in fall 2025. Applications will be accepted through January 2025.