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November 29, 2021
PNW Hockey Approved to join ACHA Division 1
The American Collegiate Hockey Association (ACHA), recently announced Purdue University Northwest has been approved for the ACHA Division 1 level starting in the 2022-23 season. The current PNW Division 2 program will transition to Division 1, while the Pride will continue to field a Division 3 team.
November 5, 2021
Purdue Northwest Freshman To Represent Native Bermuda in CONCACAF Qualifier
PNW soccer forward Jazir Warner has been selected to represent his native nation on its CONCACAF Men’s Under-20 team, which will compete November 5-14 in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic.
November 3, 2021
Purdue University Northwest Contributes $746 Million in Local Income to Regional Economy
Purdue University Northwest (PNW) adds $745.9 million in total income to Northwest Indiana, supporting 10,494 jobs across Lake, Porter and La Porte counties, according to a recently completed economic impact study.
October 18, 2021
Support the Next Generation of Students
The Dr. Maria O. Longas Scholarship will provide financial support to full-time PNW students based on academic strengths and financial needs with a preference given to women.
October 17, 2021
Copper Leads Sky to WNBA Title as the Former PNW Coach Earned Finals MVP
Purdue Northwest Athletics would like to congratulate former women's assistant basketball coach Kahleah Copper on earning Finals MVP and helping the Chicago Sky capture the 2021 WNBA Championship.
October 1, 2021
Campus Safety Front and Center at Purdue University Northwest with Grant from NIPSCO
Purdue University Northwest (PNW) plays host to thousands of students, staff, faculty members and visitors each day, making campus safety a top priority. The university has many safety initiatives in place and one of those programs, the Community Emergency Response Team (CERT), received a public safety education and training grant from the Northern Indiana Public Service Company (NIPSCO).
September 14, 2021
PNW adds Women’s and Men’s Track and Field
Purdue University Northwest is proud to announce the addition of women’s and men’s track and field programs. PNW Track and Field will compete in both indoor and outdoor seasons and will officially launch in the 2022-23 academic year. The latest sport additions elevate PNW’s sport offering to 17 NCAA Division II teams.
September 8, 2021
Former Purdue University Northwest Chemistry Professor Leaves Legacy Gift for Students
A retired Purdue University Northwest professor who passed away earlier this year has left more than $700,000 to the university. The generous estate gift left by Maria O. Longas, PNW professor emerita of Chemistry, will go towards student scholarships.
September 8, 2021
Peoples Bank To Donate Their Hammond Banking Center Building To Purdue University Northwest
Peoples Bank entered into an agreement that will donate their Hammond (Woodmar) Banking Center to the Purdue Research Foundation, an Indiana corporation on behalf of Purdue University Northwest (PNW).
September 3, 2021
Fifth Annual Fall Sports Festival Set for September 19
The Purdue University Northwest Athletic Department will host the Fifth Annual Fall Sports Festival at Dowling Park from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday, September 19.