CHESS
May 5, 2022
Amanda Zelechoski is helping to build capacity and synergy in mental health training at PNW
Psychology professor Amanda Zelechoski’s came to PNW’s Department of Psychology in fall 2021 to fulfill a long-term goal: putting a dent in the concerning shortage of mental health assessment resources and training opportunities in Northwest Indiana.
May 4, 2022
Broadening horizons: Meet 2022 PNW graduate Daizha Hunter
Daizha Hunter, ‘22, will be graduating with a bachelor of science in psychology. The Hammond native, who loves being around and learning about kids, aspires to be a clinical psychologist.
April 6, 2022
Lionhearted Leaders: Mary Beth O’Connor
Students of Mary Beth O’Connor, associate professor of Communication at Purdue University Northwest (PNW), have won more than 100 prestigious awards for the work they’ve done in the classroom. Many go on to successful careers within the television and film industry, often winning industry awards.
March 21, 2022
PNW hosts Mona Hanna-Attisha for One Book, One University program
Purdue University Northwest (PNW) hosts author and scientist Mona Hanna-Attisha during a visit to its Hammond campus on April 7 for its annual One Book, One University program.
March 9, 2022
PNW welcomes back Academic Senior Super Bowl participants at annual invitational
Purdue University Northwest (PNW) is welcoming back over 300 local high school students to its annual Academic Senior Super Bowl invitational after a COVID hiatus in 2021.
February 15, 2022
Lionhearted Leaders: Bethany Lee
Bethany Lee, assistant professor of English and director of the PNW Writing Center, feels her role as a creative writing instructor has helped her students find media to share their feelings as they navigate a complicated educational career affected by the COVID-19 pandemic
February 8, 2022
PNW faculty pair earn system-wide Brightspace innovation grants
Two Purdue University Northwest (PNW) faculty were recently selected as two of three Purdue system-wide Brightspace innovation grant recipients for projects to explore creative ways of using Brightspace to support student learning.
January 4, 2022
Purdue University Northwest (PNW) is pleased to announce Anne E. Gregory as its next dean of the College of Humanities, Education and Social Sciences (CHESS) effective Jan. 3, 2022. She was selected through a national search process.
December 8, 2021
Taking Advantage of Opportunities: Meet PNW Graduate Courtney Blackwell
Courtney Blackwell, ’21, is looking to bring the supportive educational environment she found at PNW to her future classrooms.
October 18, 2021
PNW celebrates Day of the Dead with Coco junior novel author visit, campus events
Coming on the heels of Hispanic Heritage Month, Purdue University Northwest (PNW) is proud to celebrate Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) by welcoming Coco junior novelization author Angela Cervantes for a two-day visit to its Hammond and Westville campuses to meet with PNW and Northwest Indiana students.
