Commencement

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.
November 29, 2021
Purdue University Northwest Fall Class of 2021 to be Honored at Two Commencement Ceremonies
PNW will host its fall commencement ceremonies in-person, with appropriate health and safety protocols, on Saturday, December 11, at its Westville campus.
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 17, 2021
Purdue Northwest Graduates Urged to Leverage Their “License to Learn”
Purdue University Northwest graduates have earned a “license to learn” that they should leverage wisely and with integrity as they embark on their careers, keynote speaker Stewart McMillan stated during two commencement ceremonies.
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.