CHESS
April 7, 2025
Welcome Dr. Richard Sévère as the New CHESS Dean
Richard Sévère has been announced as the Dean of Purdue University Northwest's College of Humanities, Education and Social Sciences (CHESS), effective July 1, 2025.
February 20, 2025
Open Forums: Dean Candidates, College of Humanities, Education and Social Sciences
The PNW campus community is invited to join us for public presentations followed by Q&A sessions from the finalists for the position of Dean of PNW's College of Humanities, Education, and Social Sciences.
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.
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.
April 26, 2024
For the Love of Learning: Meet 2024 PNW graduate Jonathan Del Real
Growing up, Jonathan Del Real, '24, loved learning and school, had a profound interest in language, specifically Spanish, and enjoyed helping others learn. It wasn’t until his last two years in high school that he put all the pieces together and realized he wanted a career as a Spanish teacher.
April 5, 2024
Purdue University Northwest Inducts Region Icons into Alumni Hall of Fame
Purdue University Northwest welcomed three new individuals to its Alumni Hall of Fame on Thursday, April 4: Hammond Mayor Thomas McDermott Jr., the Honorable Diane Kavadias Schneider and Jeff Strack, president and CEO of Indiana Grocery Group.
March 5, 2024
What Can I Do with an English Degree?
Have you ever wondered how to translate your love for reading and writing into a career? Majoring in English can open opportunities including and far beyond the well-known careers of teaching, publishing and authorship!
June 29, 2023
Purdue Northwest Students Earn Spring 2023 Semester Dean’s List Honors
The Purdue University Northwest spring 2023 semester Dean’s List recognizes 1,647 undergraduate students for their academic achievements.
May 10, 2023
The frontline of health care: Meet 2023 PNW graduate Kimberly Lozano
Kimberly Lozano, ’23, became interested in the health care field in high school when she completed a class to become a certified nursing assistant (CNA).
March 14, 2023
PNW faculty member publishes book on women ska musicians
Heather Augustyn, continuing lecturer and Westville Writing Center Coordinator, recently released her latest book, Rude Girls: Women in 2 Tone and One Step Beyond, which details women ska musicians that performed in bands during the 1970s and 1980s.
