News Articles
November 7, 2024
PNW Honors College earns Outstanding Youth Organization Award from City of Hammond
Purdue University Northwest (PNW) Honors College students were recognized with the 2024 Outstanding Youth Organization Award during the City of Hammond’s 37th annual Volunteer Awards Banquet.
August 9, 2024
PNW names 2024 Academic and Student Success Advisor of the Year
Allison Vickers, academic and student success advisor at Purdue University Northwest (PNW), has been named the 2024 Academic and Student Success Advisor of the Year. The award recognizes the critical role academic advising plays in helping students successfully navigate the college experience.
June 13, 2024
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.
December 20, 2022
Purdue University Northwest proudly celebrates the graduates who received their degrees during two commencement ceremonies on Dec. 10, 2022.
November 10, 2022
PNW’s Honors College has largest, most diverse cohort yet
The Honors College offers enriched academic and research opportunities, leadership engagement, and community service to high-performing students seeking a PNW undergraduate education.
November 2, 2022
PNW honey bees produce 650 pounds of honey in second year
The latest buzz from Purdue University Northwest (PNW) is the 650 pounds of honey harvested from the apiaries on the Hammond and Westville campuses and at Gabis Arboretum at Purdue Northwest.
March 18, 2021
Purdue University Northwest student named 500 Festival Princess for 2021
Purdue University Northwest (PNW) senior Kayla Vasilko, an English Writing major and Honors College student, has been named a 500 Festival Princess for 2021. The Crown Point native will serve as an ambassador representing the 500 Festival, her home town and PNW.
August 12, 2020
Summer Student Spotlight: Kayla Vasilko
Kayla Vasilko appreciates how Purdue Northwest has helped her develop her writing skills--and given her the opportunity to make a difference.
August 3, 2020
Summer Student Spotlight: Sydney Valiska
Sydney Valiska of New Lenox, IL is excited to enter her senior year at PNW. She chose to major in civil engineering because of the endless possibilities in this field.
July 16, 2020
Summer Student Spotlight: Courtney Blackwell
Courtney Blackwell of Whiting, IN wants to become a school administrator. She is studying English with a concentration in Teaching at PNW.
