News Articles

November 4, 2024
Purdue University Northwest hosts Native American Heritage Month campus events
PNW will join the national celebration of Native American Heritage Month by offering a range of events recognizing the histories, traditions, languages and more of North American indigenous peoples.
November 1, 2024
PNW Chemistry professor collaborates abroad with microplastics research
Meden Isaac-Lam, professor of Chemistry at PNW, is creating awareness and researching solutions, both at PNW and abroad, on the negative effects of microplastics on the environment.
May 21, 2024
Regional professionals complete 2023-24 Leadership Northwest Indiana program
The Leadership Institute at Purdue Northwest (PNW) proudly announces the graduates of the Leadership Northwest Indiana (LNI) program.
October 14, 2024
PNW students connect coursework and careers with summer internships
During the summer, many Purdue University Northwest (PNW) students were able to gain hands-on real-world experience by participating in various internships.
September 26, 2024
PNW celebrates with NWI families at Valparaiso Popcorn Festival
Purdue University Northwest (PNW) students, faculty and staff joined Northwest Indiana families for the festivities at the 45th annual Popcorn Festival in Valparaiso, Indiana on Sept. 7.
September 9, 2024
PNW’s Study-Away program offers students a world of opportunity
PNW's Study-Away programs provide students opportunities to expand their academic horizons, develop real-world skills, explore new cultures and build unforgettable memories.
August 9, 2024
PNW names 2024 Academic and Student Success Advisor of the Year
Allison Vickers, academic and student success advisor at Purdue University Northwest (PNW), has been named the 2024 Academic and Student Success Advisor of the Year. The award recognizes the critical role academic advising plays in helping students successfully navigate the college experience.
August 8, 2024
Purdue University Northwest Supports K-12 Students Through School-Supply Giveaways
PNW hosted community backpack and school supply giveaways Aug. 1, helping more than 900 local schoolchildren kick off their academic year with supplies to support their education journeys.
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 3, 2024
Purdue University Northwest celebrates LGBTQ+ community with Pride Fest
Purdue University Northwest’s (PNW) Cultural Heritage Celebration Committee and the Office of Student Life hosted PNW Pride Fest on July 26 in recognition and celebration of LGBTQ+ Pride Month. Around 130 attendees, including PNW students, faculty, and staff and community members, gathered in PNW’s Alumni Hall.