Media Mentions
January 30, 2024
Purdue Northwest celebrates MLK Day 2024
Purdue University Northwest (PNW) hosted its annual MLK Day recognition through community conversations on social justice topics and volunteer service opportunities.
October 20, 2023
Purdue Northwest brings community together with its annual ‘One Book, One University’ program
PNW’s "One Book, One University" program read and discussed "What Happened to You?: Conversations on Trauma, Resilience, and Healing" by Bruce D. Perry, M.D., Ph.D. and Oprah Winfrey. PNW hosted Bruce Perry for a lecture on October 16. Read GreatNews' coverage of Dr. Perry's speech!
October 20, 2023
Purdue University Northwest highlights beauty of Hispanic Culture during Hispanic Heritage Festival
GreatNews.Life shares photos and highlights from PNW’s third annual Hispanic Heritage Festival. Held on the Hammond campus, the festival featured vendors, food and live entertainment, including performances from Mariachi Monumental De Mexico and Melanie.
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.
April 28, 2023
PNW Graduate LaPorte Police Department’s First Social Worker
The Northwest Indiana Times shares how Purdue University Northwest graduate Caitlyn Kalisik is helping officers deal with mental health and drug abuse issues encountered during calls for assistance.
April 13, 2023
Valpo.life profiles Gabis Arboretum at Purdue Northwest, a nature preserve located just outside of Valparaiso and a huge collection of beautiful landscapes. Learn about Gabis' green space, conservation efforts and fun programs!
April 10, 2023
PNW’s "One Book, One University" program read and discussed "The Address Book: What Street Addresses Reveal About Identity, Race, Wealth, and Power" by Deirdre Mask. Mask also served as the keynote speaker for the 2023 Days of Discovery event. Read GreatNews' coverage of Deirdre Mask's keynote speech!
April 7, 2023
Purdue University Northwest’s Days of Discovery Showcase Student and Faculty Research Presentations
PNW’s Days of Discovery is a two-day event that features distinguished internal and external speakers and poster presentations. Over 170 research and scholarly activities across all of PNW's colleges and disciplines are covered on both the Hammond and Westville campuses. Read GreatNews' coverage of the 2023 Days of Discovery showcase!
October 31, 2022
GE Aerospace’s Quick Six with Connie Orozco Huerta
PNW Mechanical Engineering Technology alumnus Connie Orozco Huerta was featured in a "Quick Six" profile by her employer, GE Aerospace! Huerta talks about her current job and shares how she came to pursue a career in aviation.
October 31, 2022
PNW Building Ecosystem to Drive Economic Development for Northwest Indiana
PNW Chancellor Thomas L. Keon’s column in The Times of Northwest Indiana praises PNW’s new Doctor of Technology (DTech) applied research program and highlights how those doctoral students will be key players in innovation opportunities for Northwest Indiana, particularly through the Roberts Impact Lab at PNW.
