PNW News
Explore the latest news and announcements from Purdue University Northwest, including student spotlights, faculty highlights and the latest partnerships with our community.
Purdue University Northwest designated as a Hispanic-Serving Institution by U.S. Department of Education
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.
PNW Named Among 2024 Best Midwest Universities by U.S. News & World Report
Purdue University Northwest (PNW) earned recognitions for several undergraduate programs and social mobility in U.S. News & World Report’s 2024 annual Best Colleges rankings.
Purdue University Northwest affirmed as doctoral-granting institution by Higher Learning Commission
Purdue University Northwest (PNW) has been affirmed by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) as a doctoral-granting institution with its recent approval of a substantive change in mission or student body.
News Highlights
Family affair – father and son navigate college journey together at PNW
Spring commencement at PNW found Jacob “Jake” Wheeler Sr. and Jacob Wheeler Jr. in a unique position. The father and son duo shared the momentous occasion when they both graduated on the same day.
PNW Civil Engineering students repeat as national champions at surveying competition
Purdue University Northwest (PNW) Civil Engineering students emerged victorious as national champions for a second consecutive year at the American Society of Civil Engineering (ASCE) Utility Engineering and Surveying Institute (UESI) Surveying collegiate competition.
A Historic Year! PNW Athletics celebrates record setting 2023-24 season
Purdue Northwest Pride athletics celebrated a historic 2023-24 athletic year with teams bringing home championships including the Pride’s first GLIAC team title, accomplishing multiple records, and players earning record-breaking season’s and career’s with the school’s first-ever National Player of the Year honoree.
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Viewing Merit Increases in SuccessFactors
Beginning July 1, all benefits-eligible employees will be able to view their new Electronic Compensation Statements in SuccessFactors. The Compensation Statement will provide important information regarding your recurring merit pay increase; including, the % increase and New Annual Base Pay.
Family affair – father and son navigate college journey together at PNW
Spring commencement at PNW found Jacob “Jake” Wheeler Sr. and Jacob Wheeler Jr. in a unique position. The father and son duo shared the momentous occasion when they both graduated on the same day.
PNW Civil Engineering students repeat as national champions at surveying competition
Purdue University Northwest (PNW) Civil Engineering students emerged victorious as national champions for a second consecutive year at the American Society of Civil Engineering (ASCE) Utility Engineering and Surveying Institute (UESI) Surveying collegiate competition.