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News Highlights
Olson, Remer, and Hobbs earn honor to represent Team USA at 2025 World University Games
Purdue Northwest ACHA DI Hockey junior goalie Cooper Olson (Maple Grove, Minn./), junior forward Andrew Remer (Lake Orion, Mich./) and junior defenseman Carter Hobbs (Des Moines, Iowa/) have earned the incredible honor of being named to the 2025 World University Games Team USA hockey team.
Purdue University Northwest to Offer Flexible Evening Courses at Westville Branch Campus
PNW invites community members to build their professional knowledge and work toward expanding their careers goals through evening courses at PNW’s Westville branch campus. Classes start January 2025.
Thirteen PNW faculty and staff members are being recognized by Purdue University’s Office of Research for impactful scholarly initiatives that have earned millions of dollars in external funding.
Events
Nov 24
Sinai Forum: Beyond Humor: An Afternoon with Jim GaffiganJoin the Sinai Forum at Purdue University Northwest for Beyond Humor: An Afternoon with Jim Gaffigan.
Dec 03
Giving Tuesday 2024This #PNWGivingTuesday, we ask our alumni, friends, parents, staff and faculty to support our efforts with a gift towards the PNW Food Pantry, or another area of your choice, for our deserving students.
Dec 08
Sinai Forum: From Gold to Grit: A Champion’s Journey through Traumatic Trials and Mental Health Triumph with Briana ScurryJoin the Sinai Forum at Purdue University Northwest for From Gold to Grit: A Champion’s Journey through Traumatic Trials and Mental Health Triumph with Briana Scurry.
Dec 14
Fall 2024 CommencementFall 2024 Commencement ceremonies will be held indoors at the Hammond campus on Saturday, December 14, 2024.