Faculty Profiles
February 15, 2022
Lionhearted Leaders: Bethany Lee
Bethany Lee, assistant professor of English and director of the PNW Writing Center, feels her role as a creative writing instructor has helped her students find media to share their feelings as they navigate a complicated educational career affected by the COVID-19 pandemic
December 7, 2021
Kim Scipes Tries to Instill Civic Participation in His Students
Kim Scipes, sociology professor in the College of Humanities, Education and Social Sciences takes joy in having visited six of the world’s seven continents.
September 15, 2021
Get to Know CHESS Academic Advisor Lisa Lyons
Lisa Lyons is one of our newest advisors in the college, starting in July 2021. She advises elementary education, transitions to teach and graduate special education.
September 8, 2021
Local Memorial Service to be Held for Beloved History Lecturer Valentino Martinez
A local memorial service for Valentino Martinez, longtime continuing lecturer in History, will be held on Saturday, September 25 at the St. John Township Community Center in Schererville IN from 3 to 7 p.m.
September 8, 2021
Q&A with New Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice, Omeed Illchi
Explore a Q&A with new assistant professor of criminal justice, Omeed Illchi.
August 26, 2021
CHESS Faculty Feature: Nicole Baker
Nicole Baker, Ph.D., has been with Purdue Northwest since January 2020. Currently, she serves as continuing lecturer in the School of Education and Counseling.
August 11, 2021
CHESS Faculty Awarded PNWA Funding
Six faculty in the College of Humanities, Education, and Social Sciences were granted Purdue Northwest Women’s Association Awards.
May 20, 2021
Philosophy Professor David Detmer Highlights Rock Band in New Book
Professor of philosophy, David Detmer, Ph.D. has joined Sonicbond Publishing in their book series On Track by highlighting the English progressive rock band, Renaissance.
February 8, 2021
Pam Saylor Honored with 2020 Region 1 Social Worker of the Year Award
Pam Saylor, clinical assistant professor of social work was recently honored with the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) 2020 Region 1 Social Worker of the Year award.
January 5, 2021
Faculty Feature: Heather Augustyn
Heather Augustyn, lecturer in the English department, does a considerable amount of research in the history of ska music in Jamaica, the UK, the US and all over the world.
