Alumni

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.
September 8, 2022
Purdue University Northwest enrolls increasingly diverse student population
Purdue University Northwest’s (PNW) fall 2022 enrollment figures show positive trends of first-time freshman enrollment and increasing diversity at the university. First-time freshmen enrollment was up 21%!
May 26, 2022
Chancellor Medallion Recipient: Meet 2022 PNW graduate Travis McKinney
Military veteran, former county sheriff’s deputy, father and now college graduate. Travis McKinney, ’22, graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Computer Information Technology with a concentration in Cybersecurity from the College of Technology at Purdue University Northwest (PNW).
May 17, 2022
Purdue University Northwest Graduates Encouraged to Be Bold in Their Professional Careers
Purdue University Northwest recognized 976 graduates during an outdoor commencement ceremony on May 15. Keynote speaker Alfredo “Al” Sori shared that graduates should possess three key character traits — integrity, respect and courageousness — to be more successful in their careers and lives.
May 4, 2022
Broadening horizons: Meet 2022 PNW graduate Daizha Hunter
Daizha Hunter, ‘22, will be graduating with a bachelor of science in psychology. The Hammond native, who loves being around and learning about kids, aspires to be a clinical psychologist.
April 29, 2022
Purdue Northwest Roars Ahead with Generous Support on PNW Day of Giving
Purdue University Northwest (PNW) raised nearly $900,000 from more than 1,240 donations in 24 hours during its annual Day of Giving on April 27. Donors’ gifts to PNW are used to support student scholarships, academic programs, Pride athletics, student organizations and other strategic initiatives.
December 11, 2021
Purdue University Northwest Graduates Urged to Embrace Life, Seek Solutions
PNW graduates should be willing to take risks and seek solutions as they begin their careers, keynote speaker Tom Dermody, mayor of the City of La Porte, advised as the university awarded 995 degrees during two commencement ceremonies at Purdue Northwest's Westville campus.
December 10, 2021
Building Connections: Meet PNW Graduate Erik Krause
The realization that he’s much better with people than numbers lead Erik Krause, ’21, to major in human resource management.
December 8, 2021
Taking Advantage of Opportunities: Meet PNW Graduate Courtney Blackwell
Courtney Blackwell, ’21, is looking to bring the supportive educational environment she found at PNW to her future classrooms.
December 2, 2021
Focused on Healthcare: Meet PNW Graduate Kelly DeMichael
With a love for science and an interest in healthcare, Kelly DeMichael, ’21, decided early on for a pre-med course of study at PNW.