Student Life
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.
February 29, 2024
Purdue University Northwest shares Women’s History Month events
Purdue University Northwest (PNW) will recognize Women’s History Month throughout March with a slate of events that highlights chapters in women’s history, facilitates inspiring guest speakers, addresses women’s issues and celebrates women leaders.
December 14, 2023
PNW to celebrate MLK Day with community conversations and service
PNW invites the public to join its annual celebration of the life and legacy of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. on January 10 and 11, 2024.
October 25, 2023
Purdue Northwest hosts First-Generation College Scholars Celebration events
As a diverse, welcoming, inclusive metropolitan university, Purdue University Northwest (PNW) is dedicated to supporting its first-generation students with a fulfilling student experience and preparation for the next steps in their careers.
August 22, 2023
PNW to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with series of events
Purdue University Northwest (PNW) will celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with a variety of cultural and academic events that honor the rich history, diversity and culture of the Latino communities. The events will run Sept. 14 through Oct. 13.
June 12, 2023
Purdue University Northwest recognizes Juneteenth with a Celebrate Freedom Day
Purdue University Northwest (PNW) will celebrate Juneteenth from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Monday, June 19 in Founders Plaza north of the Student Union and Library Building, 2233 173rd Street, Hammond, IN.
May 19, 2023
Ten highlights from the 2022-23 academic year
The Purdue University Northwest (PNW) community enjoyed an academic year filled with new achievements in scholarly research, engaging student life events, and community impact.
November 4, 2022
Purdue Northwest distinguished as diverse metropolitan university
PNW is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive learning environment for its campus community that values students and employees from multiple backgrounds who contribute to a vibrant metropolitan university.
October 5, 2022
PNW Brings Together Culture and Community at Second Hispanic Heritage Festival
GreatNews.Life shares photos and highlights from PNW’s second annual Hispanic Heritage Festival. Held on Hammond campus, the festival featured vendors, food and live entertainment, including a dance performance from Danzantes Aztecas.
September 22, 2022
Somos PNW: Iris Sanchez focuses on increasing Latino visibility, serving her community
Iris Sanchez, director of Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) Initiatives, feels she’s fulfilling her ideal role: serving the local Latino community on a large scale, in turn positively affecting the visibility of the many ethnicities under that umbrella.