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Purdue University Northwest (PNW) is a student-centered university that transforms lives through innovative education, impactful research and community engagement. Located in Northwest Indiana, near Chicago, PNW is recognized as the largest Hispanic-Serving Institution in Indiana, a First Scholars institution and an Innovation and Economic Prosperity University. PNW advances the socioeconomic mobility of its students and positively impacts regional development.

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News Highlights

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PNW faculty members contribute to innovation addressing water contamination

Professors from multiple Purdue locations, cross-disciplinary students and industry have all joined together with a singular focus: safer water.

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The Society of Innovators at Purdue Northwest invites nominations for 2025 awards

The Society of Innovators at Purdue Northwest has opened nominations for the 2025 Innovators Awards.

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Two PNW students named 2025 Purdue Military Family Research Institute Focus Forward Fellows

Two Purdue University Northwest (PNW) students who are veterans have earned the distinguished honor of serving as 2025 Focus Forward Fellows with Purdue West Lafayette’s Military Family Research Institute.

May 26

Memorial Day

There are no classes and campus offices are closed on Memorial Day.