CHESS
December 9, 2024
Classroom to the Courtroom: Meet Fall 2024 PNW graduate Joseph Ignatuk
Joseph Ignatuk, ’24, is set to earn a bachelor of arts degree in Political Science from the College of Humanities, Education and Social Sciences at Purdue University Northwest (PNW) with minors in French and Philosophy.
December 5, 2024
Turn The Tassel Podcast – First-Gen Voices (Featuring Jasmin Zamora)
Turn the Tassel: First Gen Voices is a podcast focusing on the stories, struggles and successes of first-generation college graduates. In episode four, Jasmin Zamora, ‘14, shares how she became the Director of Engagement and Inclusion for Cision and President and Founder of Sembra.
November 18, 2024
Thirteen PNW faculty and staff members are being recognized by Purdue University’s Office of Research for impactful scholarly initiatives that have earned millions of dollars in external funding.
November 11, 2024
Turn The Tassel Podcast – First-Gen Voices (Featuring Carl Kurek)
Turn the Tassel: First Gen Voices is a podcast focusing on the stories, struggles and successes of first-generation college graduates. In episode three, Carl Kurek, ‘11, discusses his path to becoming vice president of development at Lakeshore Public Media.
November 8, 2024
CHESS Interim Dean and Update on CES Dean Search
Michael Lynn has accepted the position of Interim Dean in the College of Humanities, Education, and Social Sciences (CHESS).
October 25, 2024
Dr. Anne Gregory has resigned from her position as Dean of the College of Humanities, Education, and Social Sciences, effective immediately. In the next several days, an interim Dean will be appointed.
September 27, 2024
Turn The Tassel Podcast – First-Gen Voices (Featuring Dee Boozer)
Turn the Tassel: First Gen Voices is a podcast focusing on the stories, struggles and successes of first-generation college graduates. In episode one, Dee Boozer discusses their journey from comm degree to PNW Success Coach
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.
May 29, 2024
Shreya Bhandari, Ph.D., LISW, professor of Social Work, is an educator, researcher and clinically licensed social work practitioner.
May 8, 2024
Purdue University Northwest to offer Master of Social Work degree
Purdue University Northwest will enroll students in its first Master of Social Work (MSW) cohort in fall 2025. Applications will be accepted through January 2025.
