Inside PNW
Inside PNW is the official news digest for university faculty and staff. Inside PNW provides key updates on campus news, celebrates achievements, and highlights information of importance to employees.
Inside PNW is emailed by the office of Marketing and Communications monthly during the fall and spring semesters.
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Inside PNW - Feb. 20, 2025
The latest installment of Inside PNW includes an update from Chancellor Holford on the university’s 2025-2030 strategic plan, a spotlight on 2025 Alumni Hall of Fame honorees and recognitions of how Changing Students’ Lives Starts With Us.
- Jan. 16, 2025 – Inside PNW: Pride and Gratitude for 2024
- Dec. 11, 2024 – Inside PNW: End of Fall 2024
- Nov. 21, 2024 – Inside PNW: Strategic Planning, Westville Evening Classes and PNW Recognitions
- Oct. 29, 2024 – Inside PNW: Supporting Student Retention, Prestigious Physics Fellowship
- Sept. 25, 2024 – Inside PNW: Enrollment Update, U.S. News and World Report Recognition
- Sept. 4, 2024 – Inside PNW: Recapping the ‘Year Ahead,’ Get to Know Provost Mora
- Aug. 20, 2024 – New: “Inside PNW” Official News Digest for Faculty and Staff
Campus Announcements
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.
Inside PNW: Changing Students’ Lives Starts With Us
The latest installment of Inside PNW includes an update from Chancellor Holford on the university’s 2025-2030 strategic plan, a spotlight on 2025 Alumni Hall of Fame honorees and recognitions of how Changing Students’ Lives Starts With Us.
Your earnest participation and valuable input over these past several months have significantly shaped PNW’s 2025-2030 Strategic Plan, “Excellence Evolving.” From our students, faculty and staff to our alumni and community partners, I am proud of your commitment to ensuring our university is responsive to the future needs of our students and the communities we serve.
News Highlights
PNW Athletics Announces Additions of Women’s Ice Hockey and Women’s Flag Football
Purdue University Northwest is pleased to announce the expansion of the university’s athletic program with the addition of Women’s Flag Football and Women’s Ice Hockey.
Vote for PNW in The Times 2025 Best of the Region
The Times of Northwest Indiana has opened the polls to vote in the 2024 Best of the Region contest. Please take the time to vote for PNW!
PNW Nursing faculty member earns prestigious AANP national recognition
Julia Rogers, associate professor of Nursing at Purdue University Northwest, is the recipient of the State Award for Outstanding Contributions for Indiana from the American Association of Nurse Practitioners.
Upcoming Events
Feb 23
College Goal SundayFinancial aid professionals will be on site at Purdue University Northwest’s Hammond and Westville Branch Campus to help college-bound students and their families complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)!
Feb 24
Summer 2025 Registration BeginsSummer 2025 registration opens on Monday, February 24, for all PNW students. There is no priority registration for summer sessions.
Mar 01
Scholarships DeadlineBe sure to apply for PNW scholarships before the deadline of March 1, 2025, for the 2025-26 academic year.
Mar 01
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