News Releases
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.
April 4, 2025
Purdue University Northwest announces faculty member promotions
Nine PNW faculty members received approval today (April 4) by the Purdue University Board of Trustees for academic promotions starting in the 2025-26 academic year.
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.
October 8, 2024
Purdue University Northwest Physics professor earns prestigious American Physical Society fellowship
Purdue University Northwest (PNW) Professor of Physics Neeti Parashar has been elected as a 2024 Fellow of the American Physical Society (APS).
February 7, 2025
Purdue University Northwest students earn fall 2024 Dean’s List honors
The Purdue University Northwest (PNW) 2024 fall semester Dean’s List recognizes 1,726 undergraduate students for their academic achievements.
December 17, 2024
Purdue University Northwest Graduates Encouraged to Commit to Themselves and Their Dreams
Purdue University Northwest celebrated summer and fall 2024 graduates during two ceremonies held Saturday, Dec. 14. A total of 650 candidates were recognized for not only their commitment to academic excellence, but also their grit exhibited through student leadership, community service and extracurricular involvement.
October 4, 2023
Purdue University Northwest is designated as an innovation and Economic Prosperity University from the Association of Public and Land-Grant Universities.
September 24, 2024
Purdue University Northwest named among 2025 best Midwest universities by U.S. News & World Report
PNW was ranked as a top public regional university in U.S. News & World Report’s 2025 annual Best Colleges rankings, while also being recognized for student social mobility.
June 25, 2024
Purdue University Northwest students earn 2024 spring semester Dean’s List honors
The Purdue University Northwest (PNW) 2024 spring semester Dean’s List recognizes 1,636 undergraduate students for their academic achievements.
May 7, 2024
Purdue University Northwest spring graduates encouraged to be brave in their careers
PNW spring 2024 graduates arduously persisted to complete their college degrees. Intensive hours spent studying or researching, leading on-campus events, and shining on the field or court have prepared PNW graduates well for their next professional ventures.