News Releases
October 1, 2021
Campus Safety Front and Center at Purdue University Northwest with Grant from NIPSCO
Purdue University Northwest (PNW) plays host to thousands of students, staff, faculty members and visitors each day, making campus safety a top priority. The university has many safety initiatives in place and one of those programs, the Community Emergency Response Team (CERT), received a public safety education and training grant from the Northern Indiana Public Service Company (NIPSCO).
September 22, 2021
Register to join PNW’s Pride Stride 5K color run/walk
One of Purdue University Northwest’s (PNW) top campus traditions, the Pride Stride 5K color run/walk, makes a highly anticipated in-person return after going virtual in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
September 20, 2021
PNW receives $3.8 million for TRIO Educational Talent Search
Purdue University Northwest’s (PNW) TRIO program was awarded renewed grants from the U.S. Department of Education for its federally funded Educational Talent Search programs to continue serving first-generation and economically disadvantaged college students.
September 15, 2021
PNW will celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month by hosting a variety of cultural and academic events. Observed annually in the U.S. between September 15 and October 15, the events will examine the history, culture and contributions of the Hispanic and Latinx communities.
September 14, 2021
PNW adds Women’s and Men’s Track and Field
Purdue University Northwest is proud to announce the addition of women’s and men’s track and field programs. PNW Track and Field will compete in both indoor and outdoor seasons and will officially launch in the 2022-23 academic year. The latest sport additions elevate PNW’s sport offering to 17 NCAA Division II teams.
September 13, 2021
Purdue University Northwest earns recognitions in U.S. News and World Report Best College Rankings
Purdue University Northwest (PNW) earned notable accolades among the best regional universities in the 2022 U.S. News & World Report’s annual Best Colleges rankings, released Monday, Sept. 13.
September 8, 2021
Former Purdue University Northwest Chemistry Professor Leaves Legacy Gift for Students
A retired Purdue University Northwest professor who passed away earlier this year has left more than $700,000 to the university. The generous estate gift left by Maria O. Longas, PNW professor emerita of Chemistry, will go towards student scholarships.
August 30, 2021
The Society of Innovators at Purdue Northwest has announced the 2021 Innovators Awards Luncheon will take place from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. (CST) on Wednesday, November 17 at the Avalon Manor Banquet Center in Merrillville, Ind.
August 18, 2021
Purdue Northwest welcomes back the Pride with campus rallies
Purdue University Northwest (PNW) enthusiastically welcomes its student population back with a fall semester kickoff including two Welcome Rallies.
