Faculty Staff

  • July 22, 2024

    Strategic Planning information available via website

    The Steering Committee guiding the development of PNW’s next strategic plan, “Excellence Evolving: PNW 2025-2030,” launched the planning process in mid-May and has been hard at work this summer analyzing our internal and external environments.

  • July 18, 2024

    Purdue Northwest Unveils Plan to Establish Major Quantum Commercialization Center as Part of Hammond’s Revitalization Effort

    Purdue University Northwest will join the Chicago region’s Bloch Tech Hub, a coalition of industry, academic, government and nonprofit stakeholders led by the Chicago Quantum Exchange and its focus on driving the nation’s quantum economy.

  • 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.

  • June 10, 2024

    NWI Times: Chancellor Holford Excited to Be at the Helm

    Looking back at his first six months as PNW Chancellor, Kenneth "Chris" Holford tells the Northwest Indiana Times he couldn't be more excited to take the helm of the university with all that is occurring at the institution.

  • June 6, 2024

    A Higher Calling

    Northwest Indiana Business Magazine talked to PNW Chancellor Chris Holford and student Mya Bell in an article exploring the impact of regional colleges on our communities.

  • June 6, 2024

    Passion for Learning

    Northwest Indiana Business Magazine talked to PNW Chancellor Chris Holford about his focus on students, his path to his current role and his plans to partner with the Region’s business community.

  • May 20, 2024

    PNW Wins in 2024 “Best of the Region”

    Thank you for helping vote Purdue University Northwest (PNW) as the Best College/University in The Times of Northwest Indiana newspaper’s 2024 “Best of the Region” ballot!

  • May 15, 2024

    Hispanic-Serving Institution Designation

    I am tremendously proud that PNW now represents our metropolitan region and Indiana as the Purdue University system’s first Hispanic-Serving Institution. It is central to our institutional mission and strategic plan to provide a high-quality academic and learning environment that is welcoming, inclusive, and supportive of all students and their backgrounds.

  • May 15, 2024

    Purdue University Northwest designated as a Hispanic-Serving Institution by U.S. Department of Education

    Purdue University Northwest (PNW) has earned official designation as a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) by the U.S. Department of Education (DOE). This designation makes PNW the largest HSI in the state of Indiana.

  • May 3, 2024

    Steering Committee – PNW Strategic Plan for 2025-2030

    I am pleased to announce the members of the Strategic Plan Steering Committee who will contribute to the development of our new strategic plan in consultation with Strategic Focus Associates.