Student Profiles
December 6, 2021
From Bavaria to Indiana: Meet PNW 2021 Graduate David Richter
David Richter first got a taste of life in the U.S. when he studied abroad at Purdue University Northwest in 2016 through his undergraduate institution in Germany, Kempten University.
December 2, 2021
Focused on Healthcare: Meet PNW Graduate Kelly DeMichael
With a love for science and an interest in healthcare, Kelly DeMichael, ’21, decided early on for a pre-med course of study at PNW.
November 29, 2021
Ace in the Classroom: Meet PNW 2021 graduate Julia Yanes Barrera
Julia Yanes Barrera transferred to PNW in hopes of finding something “bigger.” The Mathematics and Applied Statistics major found a great fit, on and off the tennis court.
July 12, 2021
First PNW Player Ever Chosen in MLB First-Year Player Draft
Purdue Northwest pitcher Chad Patrick was selected with the 107th pick by the Arizona Diamondbacks in the 2021 Major League Baseball First-Year Player Draft.
June 14, 2021
Master’s Degree In Biology Leads To Dental School For PNW Graduate
Chioma Anokwute's experience in the biology MS program was one of a fine balance between rigorous academics, high expectations of students and the cheering and support needed to get to the finish line.
May 27, 2021
Meet PNW Graduate Taylor Kroon, B.S. Computer Science, Minors in Economics and Statistics
Striking a balance between the empirical, analytical and creative processes, Taylor Kroon, ’21, found a natural fit in the computer science program.
May 14, 2021
The Importance of Teamwork – Meet PNW Graduate Tayler Vauters
Tayler Vauters’, ’21, success as a nursing student came from lessons she learned as a member of the PNW Pride women’s basketball team.
May 14, 2021
Ready to Ride: Spring 2021 Grad Adrian Nevarez
From rebooting an electric vehicle to 3-D printing face shields for local hospitals, Mechanical Engineering Technology graduate Adrian Nevarez, ’21, enjoys putting his skills into practice.
May 13, 2021
The Sky(scraper) is The Limit for PNW Alumna Sydney Valiska
Sydney Valiska of New Lenox, IL was a creative child with a knack for incorporating math and science into problem solving activities. When it came time for college, she decided to follow in the footsteps of her mother and pursue an education in the field of engineering.
May 11, 2021
A Love for Students: May 2021 Graduate Valerie Kozlowski
Valerie Kozlowski, Elementary Education ‘21 came to PNW fresh out of high school with the end goal of becoming a teacher.
