News Articles
March 18, 2021
Purdue University Northwest student named 500 Festival Princess for 2021
Purdue University Northwest (PNW) senior Kayla Vasilko, an English Writing major and Honors College student, has been named a 500 Festival Princess for 2021. The Crown Point native will serve as an ambassador representing the 500 Festival, her home town and PNW.
March 12, 2021
CHESS Hosts Virtual Black History Month Poetry Slam
Prominent slam poets performed via Facebook live on February 23 for the annual Black History Month Poetry Slam.
March 8, 2021
PNW faculty member selected as researcher on $40 million U.S. Department of Defense-funded project
Purdue University Northwest (PNW) Professor of Mechanical Engineering Harvey Abramowitz was selected to participate as a researcher in a U.S. Department of Defense-funded project aimed at advancing the adoption of lead-free electronics in defense systems.
March 3, 2021
Tarah Shaw, ’21, is an English writing major with a minor in creative writing. She chose creative writing because she believes it can help inspire others and the role it plays in society.
March 2, 2021
Regional History Project Connects PNW Student to Newly Desired Career
Matthew Woodbury was always fascinated by historical figures. Finding hidden quirks in the personalities of notable individuals, like Napoleon Bonaparte and Blackbeard, prompted him to study history at Purdue University Northwest (PNW).
February 26, 2021
Calling All Students: The English Department is Seeking Writers and Artists
The Department of English is seeking submissions from writers and artists for our annual literary publication and contest.
February 10, 2021
Michelle Breslan: Digging Deeper
Michelle Breslan, ’21, built hands-on skills in her area of study with a local history project exploring the Melody Drive-In Theatre.
February 9, 2021
Couple Establishes Endowed Scholarship in Honor of Retired PNW Professor
The Purdue University Northwest (PNW) Department of Political Science, Economics and World Languages has announced the creation of a future endowed scholarship, a planned gift, to benefit undergraduate political science majors.
February 8, 2021
2020 Innovators Awards Inductee Profile: Economic Development Corporation of Michigan City
The EDCMD collaborated with Michigan City Area Schools to create the Compressed Air Academy, a program for mechanically inclined students.
February 5, 2021
2020 Innovators Awards Inductee Profile: Emily D. Edwards
A food gamechanger, Emily D. Edwards is the founder of Emily's Foods and creator of Paradise Icing organic icing and dips.
