News Releases
September 12, 2022
PNW recognized among best Midwest universities by U.S. News and World Report
Purdue University Northwest (PNW) is recognized for its campus diversity and several undergraduate programs in U.S. News & World Report’s 2022-2023 annual Best Colleges rankings, released Monday, Sept. 12.
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%!
June 29, 2022
PNW Clinical Associate Professor Shontrai D. Irving awarded Sagamore of the Wabash
Purdue University Northwest (PNW) Clinical Associate Professor of Business Law Shontrai D. Irving was honored Tuesday, July 28 with the Sagamore of the Wabash award for his career as an attorney, involvement with the local community and academics, and role as a foster parent.
June 22, 2022
Purdue University Northwest students earn spring semester Dean’s List honors
The Purdue University Northwest (PNW) 2022 spring semester Dean’s List recognizes 1,680 undergraduate students for their academic achievement.
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.
April 8, 2022
Purdue University Northwest announces faculty member promotions
Nine Purdue University Northwest (PNW) faculty members were approved for promotions for the upcoming academic year today (April 8) by the Purdue University Board of Trustees. The promotions are effective Aug. 15.
January 27, 2022
Purdue University Northwest students earn fall semester Dean’s List honors
The Purdue University Northwest (PNW) 2021 fall semester Dean’s List recognizes 1,703 undergraduate students for their academic achievement.
January 14, 2022
Purdue University Northwest student places in top 2 percent in international sales competition
Purdue University Northwest (PNW) student Brittany Barnard placed in the top 2 percent worldwide in the RNMKRS Virtual Sales Role-Play Competition. The Kokomo native was one of several PNW students who took part in the virtual competition that included students from across the United States and Europe.
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.
November 29, 2021
Purdue University Northwest Fall Class of 2021 to be Honored at Two Commencement Ceremonies
PNW will host its fall commencement ceremonies in-person, with appropriate health and safety protocols, on Saturday, December 11, at its Westville campus.