Student Profiles
November 29, 2021
Ace in the Classroom: Meet PNW 2021 graduate Julia Yanes Barrera
Yanes Barrera didn’t quite find her calling until she came to college in the U.S. She says music was a big part of her life while growing up, and she played classical bass. As a kid, she dreamed of becoming an architect.
November 29, 2021
Ace in the Classroom: Meet PNW 2021 graduate Julia Yanes Barrera
Julia Yanes Barrera transferred to PNW in hopes of finding something “bigger.” The Mathematics and Applied Statistics major found a great fit, on and off the tennis court.
May 27, 2021
Meet PNW Graduate Taylor Kroon, B.S. Computer Science, Minors in Economics and Statistics
Striking a balance between the empirical, analytical and creative processes, Taylor Kroon, ’21, found a natural fit in the computer science program.
May 26, 2021
Two students in the College of Humanities, Education and Social Sciences were awarded the chancellor’s medallion at the commencement ceremony on May 15.
May 14, 2021
The Importance of Teamwork – Meet PNW Graduate Tayler Vauters
Tayler Vauters’, ’21, success as a nursing student came from lessons she learned as a member of the PNW Pride women’s basketball team.
May 14, 2021
On the Fast Track to Success – Meet PNW Graduate Nicholas Packwood
PNW’s engineering summer camp solidified Nicholas Packwood’s, ’21, decision to major in mechanical engineering technology and put him on the fast track to success.
May 14, 2021
Ready to Ride: Spring 2021 Grad Adrian Nevarez
From rebooting an electric vehicle to 3-D printing face shields for local hospitals, Mechanical Engineering Technology graduate Adrian Nevarez, ’21, enjoys putting his skills into practice.
May 13, 2021
The Sky(scraper) is The Limit for PNW Alumna Sydney Valiska
Sydney Valiska of New Lenox, IL was a creative child with a knack for incorporating math and science into problem solving activities. When it came time for college, she decided to follow in the footsteps of her mother and pursue an education in the field of engineering.
May 13, 2021
Meet PNW Graduate Kayla Vasilko
Kayla Vasilko, ‘21, entered PNW as a shy and quiet student, but with the support and encouragement of faculty, staff and fellow students, leaves as a confident student leader.
May 13, 2021
Becoming a Confident Professional: Spring 2021 Grad Alexis Ford
First generation college student, Alexis Ford, ’21, found her place at PNW by participating in campus organizations and activities.
