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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 - Dec. 11, 2024

The latest installment of Inside PNW includes a special ‘thank you’ from Chancellor Holford to all PNW employees as well as fall 2024 commencement information and Giving Tuesday updates.

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Faculty and Staff Guide

See top resources for PNW faculty and staff, from the directory to OneCampus.

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Campus Announcements

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CES and CHESS Deans Searches plus Women’s Faculty Network

PNW Provost and Vice Chancellor of Academic Affairs Marie T. Mora provides an update on the current national searches for the Deans of CES and CHESS as well as a new initiative to launch a Women’s Faculty Network.

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Thank you for a great 2024!

Throughout the fall 2024 semester, you have continued to make Purdue University Northwest a university that transforms students’ lives and our communities.

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PNW’s Got Talent Nominations Are Open

The PNW Founders Day Committee invites faculty and staff to share their greatest talents via video recording to be shown at the Founders Day celebration on March 7, 2025.

News Highlights

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Purdue University Northwest Invites Public to Join 2025 MLK Day Celebrations

Purdue University Northwest invites the public to join its annual celebration of the life and legacy of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. through free programming on Jan. 16 and Jan. 20, 2025.

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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.

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Purdue Trustees Approve Plans for New PNW Residence Hall

Purdue University Northwest plans to expand housing options for students by building a third residence hall on the Hammond campus, as approved by the Purdue University Board of Trustees.

Upcoming Events

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Dec 23

Winter Recess – University Closed

Purdue University Northwest will be closed from Monday, December 23 to Wednesday, January 1 for winter recess. Campus offices will reopen Thursday, January 2, and classes will resume Monday, January 13.

Dec 26

Support PNW Students with a Year-End Gift

By making a gift to Purdue University Northwest scholarship funds, you can change students’ futures.

Jan 01

Deadline to Be Considered for Admissions Scholarships

Eligible freshman and new transfer students who apply, provide all supporting documents and are admitted to the university by January 1, 2025 are automatically considered for academic scholarships.

Jan 13

Spring 2025 Late Registration

Late registration is the first week of classes – January 13 to 17.