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 - April 8, 2025

The latest installment of Inside PNW includes Chancellor Holford’s thoughts on PNW advancing regional development, faculty promotion highlights and PNW employees sharing why Changing Students’ Lives Starts with Us!

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Campus Announcements

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Volunteer Opportunity: Help Make Commencement Special

Commencement is right around the corner, and we’re reaching out to PNW faculty and staff to ask for your help in making the day a smooth, welcoming and memorable experience for our graduates and their guests.

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Now Accepting Applications: First-Gen Pride Grant (Due April 18)

Educational Opportunity Programs/TRIO, in partnership with Enrollment Management and Student Affairs, invites faculty and staff to develop and implement innovative, collaborative strategies that support first-generation student success.

PNW Chancellor Kenneth "Chris" Holford

Inside PNW: Catalyzing Development in Northwest Indiana

The latest installment of Inside PNW includes Chancellor Holford’s thoughts on PNW advancing regional development, faculty promotion highlights and PNW employees sharing why Changing Students’ Lives Starts with Us!

News Highlights

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Support gifts benefitting PNW students on PNW Day of Giving

Purdue University Northwest (PNW) invites community members to support PNW students by making a gift during its annual PNW Day of Giving 24-hour fundraiser on Wednesday, April 30.

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PNW Breaks Ground on Calumet Hall, Expanding Student Housing Options

Purdue University Northwest broke ground on its third residence hall, Calumet Hall, on April 17, 2025. The 42,000-square foot facility is expected to open for the fall 2026 semester and will provide 150 beds, a common kitchen, laundry facilities, student study areas and a student lounge.

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Register for PNW Open House Week events

Purdue University Northwest (PNW) invites prospective college students and their families to learn more information about attending PNW, campus life and paying for college during its free spring 2025 Open House Week events.

Upcoming Events

Apr 24

Signing Day Graduation Celebration: Westville

We want to celebrate YOU! Come celebrate your graduation with the Career Center and the departments who have made an impact on your PNW journey.

Apr 24

Start Your Journey (Westville)

Register now for  Start Your Journey at PNW—an open house where you’ll explore admissions, degree programs and financial aid opportunities on our Westville Branch Campus!

Apr 25

Roaring Loud

The PNW community can join us for a free concert as Daya comes to campus for Roaring Loud!

Apr 25

Arbor Day Celebration

Come help Gabis plant trees for Arbor Day!