News Releases
March 12, 2025
PNW Recognizes Outstanding Students, Faculty and Staff Members During Founders Day Celebration
Purdue University Northwest recognized several exemplary students, faculty and staff members, nominated by their institutional peers, for accomplishments relating to their on-campus community-building and leadership.
May 17, 2022
Purdue University Northwest Graduates Encouraged to Be Bold in Their Professional Careers
Purdue University Northwest recognized 976 graduates during an outdoor commencement ceremony on May 15. Keynote speaker Alfredo “Al” Sori shared that graduates should possess three key character traits — integrity, respect and courageousness — to be more successful in their careers and lives.
June 8, 2023
Purdue University Northwest Names Bruce Berdanier as Dean of the College of Engineering and Sciences
Purdue University Northwest (PNW) announced that Bruce W. Berdanier will join the university as dean of the College of Engineering and Sciences, effective July 24, 2023.
June 1, 2022
Purdue University Northwest to honor David A. Roberts as first PNW Alumni Hall of Fame inductee
Purdue University Northwest (PNW) has selected David A. Roberts as the first honoree to the university’s new PNW Alumni Hall of Fame.
January 26, 2022
PNW Receives Generous $3 Million Gift for Future Impact Lab
Purdue University Northwest (PNW) alumnus and donor David Roberts and wife Susan Roberts generously gifted $3 million for a planned transformational Impact Lab. The Roberts Impact Lab at PNW will be a workspace for entrepreneurship, innovation and education collaboration.
February 24, 2025
Apply now for PNW’s Master of Social Work program
The application priority deadline for Purdue University Northwest’s Master of Social Work program is April 1, 2025.
February 27, 2025
PNW invites public to join Women’s History Month celebrations
PNW invites its campus and local community members to attend several of its Women’s History Month events during March that are free and open to the public.
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.
February 20, 2025
PNW Athletics Announces Additions of Women’s Ice Hockey and Women’s Flag Football
Purdue University Northwest is pleased to announce the expansion of the university's athletic program with the addition of Women's Flag Football and Women's Ice Hockey.
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.
