News Articles
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 3, 2024
Vice Chancellor Winders selected for AGB Institute leadership program
Timothy Winders has been selected for the 2024-25 cohort of the Association of Governing Boards of Universities and Colleges (AGB) Institute for Leadership and Governance in Higher Education.
February 21, 2024
Federal officials tout recent multimillion dollar research grants for CIVS during tour
In celebration of several recent multimillion dollar research grants from the U.S. DOE, Geri Richmond, DOE Under Secretary for Science and Innovation, and Rep. Mrvan toured the CIVS space and listened to brief presentations emphasizing the far-reaching impacts CIVS projects serve for industrial innovation, decarbonization, digital transformation, workforce development and community and industry relations.
January 29, 2024
PNW community celebrates start of Chancellor Chris Holford’s leadership
Kenneth C. (Chris) Holford says he is still soaking in the excitement of taking the helm as the new chancellor of Purdue University Northwest (PNW).
October 27, 2023
Vice Chancellor Depew selected for HACU leadership fellowship program
Elizabeth Babcock Depew, Vice Chancellor for Enrollment Management and Student Affairs, is one of 50 fellows selected for the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities’ (HACU) fifth Leadership Academy/La Academia de Liderazgo.
February 10, 2023
Purdue Northwest readies for Science Olympiad competitions
Purdue University Northwest (PNW) will welcome 37 middle and high school Science Olympiad teams to its Hammond campus during the spring semester for STEM academic competitions on Feb. 11.
January 30, 2023
PNW celebrates Black History Month with calendar of events
Purdue University Northwest (PNW) will commemorate Black History Month with a wide-range of programming that honors the rich culture, history and achievements of African-Americans and the African Diaspora. Lectures, discussions, networking, trivia and open mic nights are among the scheduled activities for the month.
April 29, 2022
Purdue Northwest Celebrates New Campus Bell Tower
Purdue University Northwest’s (PNW) newest structure, a steel bell tower at its Hammond campus, rang its first official chimes April 29 during a ribbon cutting and celebration.
February 1, 2021
Purdue Northwest Plans Black History Month Programming
Purdue University Northwest (PNW) plans a range of cultural and academic events throughout February to commemorate Black History Month.
January 7, 2021
Turbulent Times Provide Opportunities for Change and Innovation
Chancellor Thomas Keon authors a guest column for the Northwest Indiana Times on moving through uncertain times with an eye towards change and innovation.
