News Releases
December 13, 2022
Purdue University Northwest announces new dean of the College of Business
Purdue University Northwest (PNW) is pleased to announce Rachel Clapp-Smith will serve as the Teddy Jacobi Dean of the College of Business, effective Jan. 3, 2023. Clapp-Smith was selected through a national search process.
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.
November 28, 2022
Purdue University Northwest to honor 833 candidates at fall commencement
Purdue University Northwest will host fall commencement exercises on Saturday, December 10 in Hammond.
October 31, 2022
Purdue Northwest Hosts College Goal Sunday on Nov. 6
Financial aid professionals will be on site at Purdue University Northwest’s Hammond and Westville campuses to help college-bound students and their families apply for financial aid during free College Goal Sunday programs Sunday, Nov. 6
October 27, 2022
Purdue University Northwest Calls for Nominees to 2023 Alumni Hall of Fame Class
Purdue University Northwest is calling for nominations of impactful alumni to be honored in its PNW Alumni Hall of Fame.
October 17, 2022
Purdue University Northwest Begins Enrolling Students in Doctor of Technology Program
Purdue University Northwest recently gained approval from the Higher Learning Commission to begin offering a Doctor of Technology degree. PNW’s Doctor of Technology, is the university’s second applied doctoral program and will begin enrolling students for spring 2023.
September 19, 2022
The Leadership Institute and Society of Innovators at Purdue Northwest (PNW) have announced the Fall 2022 Lunch and Lead Speaker Series.
September 15, 2022
Purdue University Northwest Shares in Lilly Endowment Grant to Expand Programs for K-12 Students
Purdue University Northwest was awarded $583,000 through Lilly Endowment Inc.’s Indiana Youth Programs on Campus to expand existing summer camp offerings for youths and create new academic year programs with optional college credits.
September 12, 2022
PNW recognized among best Midwest universities by U.S. News and World Report
Purdue University Northwest (PNW) is recognized for its campus diversity and several undergraduate programs in U.S. News & World Report’s 2022-2023 annual Best Colleges rankings, released Monday, Sept. 12.
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%!
