News Releases

June 9, 2022
Purdue Northwest Process to Turn Food Waste into Sustainable Hydrogen Is Licensed to Energy Company
The Purdue Research Foundation recently completed a licensing agreement with an international energy company for the commercialization of a new process discovered at PNW for the biological production of hydrogen from food waste.
June 9, 2022
Gabis Arboretum at Purdue Northwest announces summer concert lineup
Relax under the stars at Gabis Arboretum at Purdue Northwest this summer and enjoy a great concert lineup!
October 28, 2021
Purdue University Northwest Begins Callout for First PNW Alumni Hall of Fame Class
Purdue University Northwest (PNW) is calling for nominations of impactful alumni to be honored in its first induction of a new PNW Alumni Hall of Fame.
May 4, 2022
Purdue University Northwest to honor 976 candidates at spring commencement
Purdue University Northwest (PNW) will host its spring commencement exercises outdoors on Saturday, May 14 at the Hammond campus. A total of 976 candidates, representing PNW’s five colleges, are eligible to receive degrees during commencement. This number includes 856 earning baccalaureate degrees and 120 earning master’s degrees.
April 29, 2022
Purdue Northwest Roars Ahead with Generous Support on PNW Day of Giving
Purdue University Northwest (PNW) raised nearly $900,000 from more than 1,240 donations in 24 hours during its annual Day of Giving on April 27. Donors’ gifts to PNW are used to support student scholarships, academic programs, Pride athletics, student organizations and other strategic initiatives.
April 27, 2022
Register for Purdue Northwest summer camps
Throughout June and July 2022, Purdue University Northwest (PNW) will offer summer camps and activities spanning STEM, athletics, leadership, and outdoor adventure, all tailored to people of various age groups.
April 25, 2022
Help PNW students Power Onward through a Day of Giving gift
Purdue University Northwest (PNW) will host its annual Day of Giving fundraiser on Wednesday, April 27. The 24-hour event is consistently the university’s most successful campaign for growing student scholarships, supporting existing scholarships and enhancing support to programs that benefit students and the community.
November 3, 2021
Purdue University Northwest Contributes $746 Million in Local Income to Regional Economy
Purdue University Northwest (PNW) adds $745.9 million in total income to Northwest Indiana, supporting 10,494 jobs across Lake, Porter and La Porte counties, according to a recently completed economic impact study.
March 21, 2022
PNW hosts Mona Hanna-Attisha for One Book, One University program
Purdue University Northwest (PNW) hosts author and scientist Mona Hanna-Attisha during a visit to its Hammond campus on April 7 for its annual One Book, One University program.
February 22, 2022
Register for free ‘Preview PNW’ campus information session
Purdue University Northwest (PNW) is hosting a free spring preview event for high school students interested in attending college, and their families, at its Westville campus.