Champions Club

The Champions Club is the primary fundraising source of the Purdue University Northwest Athletics Department.

Your support enables talented PNW student-athletes to receive a top-tier education while pursuing goals of excellence in the classroom, in competition and in the community.

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Points of Pride

PNW Athletics competes in NCAA DII Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference. Our athletic facilities rival some of the best in the Midwest and will continue to develop along with our growing programs.

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Rick Costello

Rick Costello

Director of Athletics


rick@pnw.edu

(219) 989-2540

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Ten highlights from the 2023-24 academic year

PNW’s 2023-24 academic year was marked by historic opportunities in academics and community impact, major designations reflecting university strategic initiatives, new feats for Pride Athletics, engaging and empowering student life events and much more.

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Purdue Northwest Athletics Mourns the Passing of John Friend

With great sadness, Purdue University Northwest Athletics shares news of the death of John Friend, our Director of Athletics Emeritus and longtime champion of PNW student-athletes and youth athletics in Northwest Indiana.

PNW Athletics Secures 17th Consecutive Semester Over 3.0 GPA

Demonstrating a remarkable commitment to academic excellence, PNW athletes continued to excel in the classroom with their 17th consecutive semester over a 3.0 GPA.