leadership
August 19, 2024
Recapping summer 2024 at Purdue University Northwest
During summer 2024, Purdue University Northwest engaged its neighboring communities with impactful programming that celebrated and uplifted cultures, educated young children with hands-on activities and provided important school resources for families.
July 18, 2024
Purdue University Northwest will join the Chicago region’s Bloch Tech Hub, a coalition of industry, academic, government and nonprofit stakeholders led by the Chicago Quantum Exchange and its focus on driving the nation’s quantum economy.
June 13, 2024
Ten highlights from the 2023-24 academic year
PNW's 2023-24 academic year was marked by historic opportunities in academics and community impact, major designations reflecting university strategic initiatives, new feats for Pride Athletics, engaging and empowering student life events and much more.
May 15, 2024
Purdue University Northwest (PNW) has earned official designation as a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) by the U.S. Department of Education (DOE). This designation makes PNW the largest HSI in the state of Indiana.
May 3, 2024
Vice Chancellor Winders selected for AGB Institute leadership program
Timothy Winders has been selected for the 2024-25 cohort of the Association of Governing Boards of Universities and Colleges (AGB) Institute for Leadership and Governance in Higher Education.
January 29, 2024
PNW community celebrates start of Chancellor Chris Holford’s leadership
Kenneth C. (Chris) Holford says he is still soaking in the excitement of taking the helm as the new chancellor of Purdue University Northwest (PNW).
January 26, 2024
Search for the Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs
I am pleased to announce that we are launching the search for the next Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs.
October 27, 2023
Vice Chancellor Depew selected for HACU leadership fellowship program
Elizabeth Babcock Depew, Vice Chancellor for Enrollment Management and Student Affairs, is one of 50 fellows selected for the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities’ (HACU) fifth Leadership Academy/La Academia de Liderazgo.
July 6, 2023
PNW’s ongoing diversity, equity, inclusion, belonging and justice (DEIBJ) initiatives
Purdue University Northwest continually works to ensure a welcoming environment for all members of the university community. I am pleased to share these updates about initiatives and support for our diverse student body, faculty and staff, alumni and visitors.
April 21, 2023
Transition to Faculty, June 30, 2024
It has been my honor and privilege to serve as the Chancellor of Purdue University Northwest these past 12 years. As you may know, the Purdue University system has a policy limiting how long one can serve in leadership positions. For the last few years, I have known that my last day as Chancellor will be June 30, 2024.
