News Releases
January 30, 2025
Purdue University Northwest announces 2025 Alumni Hall of Fame award winners
Purdue University Northwest (PNW) will honor five exceptional university alumni through its expanded 2025 PNW Alumni Hall of Fame awards that recognize accomplished graduates across different stages of their careers.
January 22, 2025
Purdue University Northwest named a College of Distinction
Purdue University Northwest is newly recognized as a College of Distinction for its commitment to providing a comprehensive, exceptional student experience that provides high-quality, active learning for students and ensures successful outcomes for PNW graduates.
August 14, 2024
Purdue University Northwest to offer Applied Artificial Intelligence master’s degree
Purdue University Northwest will begin enrolling students in its new Master of Science in Applied Artificial Intelligence degree program in spring 2025.
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 15, 2024
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.
May 8, 2024
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.
April 30, 2024
Purdue Northwest raises more than $2 million on PNW Day of Giving
Generous donors to Purdue University Northwest (PNW) contributed more than $2 million to support students during PNW’s 11th annual Day of Giving on April 24.
January 29, 2024
Purdue University Northwest affirmed as doctoral-granting institution by Higher Learning Commission
In tandem with the approval of its new Doctor of Psychology applied doctoral program, the Higher Learning Commission has affirmed Purdue Northwest’s change in educational objectives as a doctoral-granting institution.
April 27, 2023
Purdue Northwest Raises Historic Level of Nearly $2.9 Million on PNW Day of Giving
Generous donors to Purdue University Northwest (PNW) lifted the university’s one-day fundraising total to a record level of nearly $2.9 million during PNW’s 10th annual Day of Giving on April 26.
December 13, 2022
Peoples Bank Donates Major Gift To Purdue University Northwest
Peoples Bank recently presented a check to Purdue University Northwest (PNW) in the amount of $38,500, confirming the finalization of an agreement and pledge to provide financial support for the university and its students. The agreement includes a $30,000 endowment fund and a total of $8,500 in scholarships that will be funded over the next 5 years.
