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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.
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.
New Schedule for Commencement Ceremonies
Beginning Spring 2025, Purdue University Northwest will hold a single commencement ceremony each year in May.
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Martin Luther King Jr. Day Celebrations
January 16 – Hammond
2 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
January 20 – Westville
7:45 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Purdue University Northwest invites the community to join in a celebration of diversity, inclusion and Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy.
As part of PNW’s annual program, we will host commUNITY days with Hammond Councilman, Barry Tyler and Westville’s Michigan City Chief of Police, Marty Corley.
The Mane Event
January 30
4 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Fitness and Recreation Center
Join the Pride at the Mane Event, presented by Purdue Federal Credit Union!
Cheer on men’s and women’s basketball while enjoying free food, giveaways and more.
Upcoming Events
Dec 23
Winter Recess – University ClosedPurdue 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 GiftBy making a gift to Purdue University Northwest scholarship funds, you can change students’ futures.
Jan 01
Deadline to Be Considered for Admissions ScholarshipsEligible 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 RegistrationLate registration is the first week of classes – January 13 to 17.