News Releases
January 27, 2023
Purdue Northwest’s online nursing programs recognized in 2023 U.S. News and World Report rankings
Purdue University Northwest’s (PNW) online bachelor’s and master’s nursing programs offered by the College of Nursing earned recognitions in U.S. News & World Report’s Best Online Program rankings, released Tuesday, Jan. 24.
January 27, 2023
Purdue Northwest rolls out 2023 Homecoming events
Purdue University Northwest (PNW) presents its annual Homecoming celebration with a week’s worth of activities for the campus community, alumni, and public from Jan. 25 through Feb. 3.
December 21, 2022
Purdue University Northwest to celebrate the legacy of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.
Purdue University Northwest (PNW) invites the community to take part in its annual celebration of the life and legacy of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. The university will host community conversations and a keynote speaker on Jan. 12, 2023 and offer volunteer service opportunities on Jan. 16, 2023.
December 13, 2022
Purdue University Northwest announces new dean of the College of Business
Purdue University Northwest (PNW) is pleased to announce Rachel Clapp-Smith will serve as the Teddy Jacobi Dean of the College of Business, effective Jan. 3, 2023. Clapp-Smith was selected through a national search process.
December 13, 2022
Peoples Bank Donates Major Gift To Purdue University Northwest
Peoples Bank recently presented a check to Purdue University Northwest (PNW) in the amount of $38,500, confirming the finalization of an agreement and pledge to provide financial support for the university and its students. The agreement includes a $30,000 endowment fund and a total of $8,500 in scholarships that will be funded over the next 5 years.
November 28, 2022
Purdue University Northwest to honor 833 candidates at fall commencement
Purdue University Northwest will host fall commencement exercises on Saturday, December 10 in Hammond.
October 31, 2022
Purdue Northwest Hosts College Goal Sunday on Nov. 6
Financial aid professionals will be on site at Purdue University Northwest’s Hammond and Westville campuses to help college-bound students and their families apply for financial aid during free College Goal Sunday programs Sunday, Nov. 6
October 20, 2022
PNW Athletics Announces Grand Opening of Two Esport Arenas
Please join the Purdue University Northwest Pride for the Grand Opening of the state-of-the art Esport Arenas on the Westville and Hammond campuses!
October 17, 2022
Purdue University Northwest Begins Enrolling Students in Doctor of Technology Program
Purdue University Northwest recently gained approval from the Higher Learning Commission to begin offering a Doctor of Technology degree. PNW’s Doctor of Technology, is the university’s second applied doctoral program and will begin enrolling students for spring 2023.
October 7, 2022
PNW appoints Veera Gnaneswar Gude as NiSource-Meyer Charitable Foundation Professor
Purdue University Northwest (PNW) announced Veera Gnaneswar Gude as the NiSource-Meyer Charitable Foundation Professor of Energy and the Environment following approval today (10/7) by the Purdue University Board of Trustees.