Commencement
December 17, 2024
Purdue University Northwest Graduates Encouraged to Commit to Themselves and Their Dreams
Purdue University Northwest celebrated summer and fall 2024 graduates during two ceremonies held Saturday, Dec. 14. A total of 650 candidates were recognized for not only their commitment to academic excellence, but also their grit exhibited through student leadership, community service and extracurricular involvement.
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.
May 7, 2024
Purdue University Northwest spring graduates encouraged to be brave in their careers
PNW spring 2024 graduates arduously persisted to complete their college degrees. Intensive hours spent studying or researching, leading on-campus events, and shining on the field or court have prepared PNW graduates well for their next professional ventures.
May 1, 2024
Scrubbing in: Meet 2024 PNW graduate Christopher Pabey
Christopher Pabey was first inspired by nurses when he was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes at age 8. Now, he's on his way to graduate from our College of Nursing, hoping to do the same for others.
April 29, 2024
Calculating the future: Meet 2024 PNW graduate Collin Garmon
Collin Garmon, '24, realized in first grade that he was good at math; by third grade he was taking advanced math classes and in middle school and high school was competing in math competitions. That passion for numbers led him to PNW and a major in mathematics. He added a second major in Applied Statistics after taking a few classes on the subject sparked his interest.
April 26, 2024
For the Love of Learning: Meet 2024 PNW graduate Jonathan Del Real
Growing up, Jonathan Del Real, '24, loved learning and school, had a profound interest in language, specifically Spanish, and enjoyed helping others learn. It wasn’t until his last two years in high school that he put all the pieces together and realized he wanted a career as a Spanish teacher.
April 23, 2024
Purdue University Northwest to Honor 834 Candidates at Spring Commencement
Purdue University Northwest will host commencement exercises on Saturday, May 4. A total of 834 candidates have completed plans of study in PNW’s academic colleges.
December 8, 2023
Chancellor Medallion Recipient: Meet 2023 PNW graduate Rachel Fleszewski
Rachel Fleszewski’s favorite subject has always been math. A marketing-focused business class in high school led her to earn a bachelor of science degree in Marketing and a minor in Accounting from the College of Business at Purdue University Northwest.
November 29, 2023
Engineering a future: Meet 2023 PNW graduate Quin’Sean Owens
A friend’s invitation to join the high school robotics club set Quin’Sean Owens on a path to earn a bachelor of science degree in Computer Science from the College of Engineering and Sciences at Purdue University Northwest (PNW).
November 28, 2023
Taking flight: Meet 2023 PNW graduate Azrael Jimenez
As a child riding in his parents’ car, Azrael Jimenez, ’23, would wonder how vehicles were able to stop. That interest in brake systems started him on the path to earning a bachelor of science degree in Mechanical Engineering from the College of Engineering and Sciences at Purdue University Northwest (PNW).
