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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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PNW Athletics Announces Additions of Women’s Ice Hockey and Women’s Flag Football

Purdue University Northwest is pleased to announce the expansion of the university’s athletic program with the addition of Women’s Flag Football and Women’s Ice Hockey.

Students pose together at the 2025 PNW Mane Event

PNW Community Gathers for Mane Event

PNW students and alumni came to John Friend Court in the Fitness and Recreation Center to support the university’s basketball teams at the PNW Mane Event!

Yung Gravy performs onstage while wearing a PNW Hockey jersey.

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.