leadership
August 7, 2023
PNW Chancellor Search: Availability of listening sessions and survey
As we prepare to launch the public search for the next Chancellor of Purdue University Northwest, Purdue President Mung Chiang and the Board of Trustees welcome and encourage input from the entire PNW community.
July 24, 2023
NIPSCO, a NiSource company, in partnership with the NiSource Charitable Foundation, provided a generous gift of $35,000 to support an Innovation Makers Summer Camp at no cost to students at Purdue University Northwest.
July 6, 2023
PNW’s ongoing diversity, equity, inclusion, belonging and justice (DEIBJ) initiatives
Purdue University Northwest continually works to ensure a welcoming environment for all members of the university community. I am pleased to share these updates about initiatives and support for our diverse student body, faculty and staff, alumni and visitors.
April 21, 2023
Transition to Faculty, June 30, 2024
It has been my honor and privilege to serve as the Chancellor of Purdue University Northwest these past 12 years. As you may know, the Purdue University system has a policy limiting how long one can serve in leadership positions. For the last few years, I have known that my last day as Chancellor will be June 30, 2024.
January 30, 2023
PNW celebrates Black History Month with calendar of events
Purdue University Northwest (PNW) will commemorate Black History Month with a wide-range of programming that honors the rich culture, history and achievements of African-Americans and the African Diaspora. Lectures, discussions, networking, trivia and open mic nights are among the scheduled activities for the month.
December 7, 2022
Title IX Service Award Recipients
Four individuals affiliated with Purdue University Northwest are winners of the 2022 Title IX Distinguished Service Award from Purdue University. As reported in Purdue Today, our colleagues and alumna are among 15 recipients of this prestigious award.
October 31, 2022
PNW Building Ecosystem to Drive Economic Development for Northwest Indiana
PNW Chancellor Thomas L. Keon’s column in The Times of Northwest Indiana praises PNW’s new Doctor of Technology (DTech) applied research program and highlights how those doctoral students will be key players in innovation opportunities for Northwest Indiana, particularly through the Roberts Impact Lab at PNW.
August 3, 2022
The Greater South Shore Initiative: Building the Next 100 Years
PNW Chancellor Thomas L. Keon’s latest column for The Times of Northwest Indiana highlights the Greater South Shore Initiative, which calls for proactive planning for how Northwest Indiana’s communities will take advantage of the South Shore Line expansion that is already underway.
June 13, 2022
Chancellor Keon awarded Sagamore of the Wabash
PNW Chancellor Thomas L. Keon received the prestigious Sagamore of the Wabash award while being recognized for his 10 years of transformational leadership in Northwest Indiana at the 5.75 Roaring Ahead Scholarship Gala.
April 29, 2022
Purdue Northwest Celebrates New Campus Bell Tower
Purdue University Northwest’s (PNW) newest structure, a steel bell tower at its Hammond campus, rang its first official chimes April 29 during a ribbon cutting and celebration.
