CHESS
April 7, 2021
It is with mixed emotions that we share that Elaine Carey, Dean of CHESS and Professor of History at Purdue Northwest, will be taking the position of Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences at Oakland University in Rochester, Michigan.
April 5, 2021
Purdue Northwest Communication and Creative Arts Department Presents Rhino: Act II
This play and virtual performance explores ideas of mob mentality, cultural conformity, mass movements and fascism.
April 1, 2021
PNW Presents Virtual Discussion with Award-Winning Author Anthony Ray Hinton
Anthony Ray Hinton, author of “The Sun Does Shine: How I Found Life and Freedom on Death Row,” will deliver a virtual talk at 2:30 p.m. Thursday, April 22. The event is part of the One Book, One Community program of reading, reflection and discussion. The public is invited to register and attend.
March 25, 2021
Communication Students Win Second Place at Script Writing Competition
Four PNW communication students earned a second-place award in the annual Broadcast Education Association’s script writing competition.
March 18, 2021
Purdue University Northwest student named 500 Festival Princess for 2021
Purdue University Northwest (PNW) senior Kayla Vasilko, an English Writing major and Honors College student, has been named a 500 Festival Princess for 2021. The Crown Point native will serve as an ambassador representing the 500 Festival, her home town and PNW.
March 12, 2021
CHESS Hosts Virtual Black History Month Poetry Slam
Prominent slam poets performed via Facebook live on February 23 for the annual Black History Month Poetry Slam.
March 8, 2021
Purdue Northwest is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC). See what you need to know as the HLC review team plans their campus visit April 12 to 13, 2021!
March 3, 2021
Tarah Shaw, ’21, is an English writing major with a minor in creative writing. She chose creative writing because she believes it can help inspire others and the role it plays in society.
March 2, 2021
Regional history project connects PNW student to newly desired career
Matthew Woodbury was always fascinated by historical figures. Finding hidden quirks in the personalities of notable individuals, like Napoleon Bonaparte and Blackbeard, prompted him to study history at Purdue University Northwest (PNW).
February 26, 2021
Calling All Students: The English Department is Seeking Writers and Artists
The Department of English is seeking submissions from writers and artists for our annual literary publication and contest.
