News Releases
January 29, 2024
Purdue University Northwest affirmed as doctoral-granting institution by Higher Learning Commission
In tandem with the approval of its new Doctor of Psychology applied doctoral program, the Higher Learning Commission has affirmed Purdue Northwest’s change in educational objectives as a doctoral-granting institution.
January 4, 2024
Purdue University Northwest Announces Amy Fry as Dean of the College of Nursing
Purdue University Northwest announced Amy Fry as its next dean to lead the College of Nursing, effective Jan. 1, 2024, following a national search process.
December 18, 2023
Purdue University Northwest announces 2024 Alumni Hall of Fame class
Purdue University Northwest (PNW) will honor Hammond Mayor Thomas McDermott Jr., the Honorable Diane Kavadias Schneider and Jeff Strack, president and CEO of Indiana Grocery Group, as its third annual PNW Alumni Hall of Fame class.
December 14, 2023
Madesyn Samples named first-ever Purdue Northwest STUNT head coach
Purdue University Northwest Director of Athletics Rick Costello has announced the hiring of Madesyn Samples as the inaugural head coach for the STUNT program.
December 14, 2023
PNW to celebrate MLK Day with community conversations and service
PNW invites the public to join its annual celebration of the life and legacy of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. on January 10 and 11, 2024.
December 13, 2023
Purdue Northwest’s department of Psychology was awarded a $3 million federal grant to support mental health services and interventions for child traumatic stress. PNW will partner with two of the largest pediatric health clinics in NWI, Associated Pediatricians and HealthLinc.
December 12, 2023
Purdue University Northwest has been elevated to the First Scholars phase by the Center for First-generation Student Success in recognition of its continuous efforts to support first-generation college students.
December 11, 2023
Purdue University Northwest fall graduates reminded to never stop learning
Purdue University Northwest (PNW) fall 2023 graduates may have just had their degrees conferred, but it will not mark the end of impactful lessons for their budding careers.
December 4, 2023
PNW DI Hockey set to join newly formed ACHA GL6 Hockey Conference in 2024-25
The DI Purdue Northwest Hockey program is set to join the newly formed Great Lakes Six Hockey Conference (GL6) in the 2024-25 season.
November 21, 2023
Purdue University Northwest to honor 694 candidates at fall commencement
Purdue University Northwest (PNW) will host its annual fall commencement exercises on Saturday, Dec. 9.