News Articles
March 4, 2024
PNW Sociology faculty member earns LEAP Indiana teaching award
Purdue University Northwest (PNW) Associate Professor of Sociology Hubert Izienicki was honored for his teaching methods that apply inclusive and supportive practices for undergraduate students.
February 26, 2024
PNW psychology professor receives 2024 MLK Dreamer Award
Gisele Casanova, PNW psychology professor, receives 2024 MLK Dreamer Award as one of four individuals within the Purdue system.
February 23, 2024
The Indiana Arborist Association (IAA) has received funding from the Indiana Department of Natural Resources Community and Urban Forestry program to launch the first-ever workforce development program dedicated to training certified arborists from underserved and disadvantaged communities in Northwest Indiana (NWI).
February 22, 2024
STARS Computing Corps membership increases representation in computing disciplines
PNW STARS Computing Corps students have taken part in sponsored trips to the Tapia Conference, a premier gathering for students in computing disciplines and industry leaders.
February 21, 2024
Federal officials tout recent multimillion dollar research grants for CIVS during tour
In celebration of several recent multimillion dollar research grants from the U.S. DOE, Geri Richmond, DOE Under Secretary for Science and Innovation, and Rep. Mrvan toured the CIVS space and listened to brief presentations emphasizing the far-reaching impacts CIVS projects serve for industrial innovation, decarbonization, digital transformation, workforce development and community and industry relations.
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 22, 2024
PNW clinical professor selected as Advanced Service-Learning Fellow
Purdue University Northwest (PNW) faculty member, Pamela Saylor, clinical assistant professor, Social Work Program in the Department of Behavioral Sciences, has been selected by Purdue University’s Office of Service-Learning as an Advanced Service-Learning Fellow for Spring 2024.
January 19, 2024
PNW Computer Science research team tests AI-powered gunshot detection technology
PNW Computer Science research team creates AI-powered technology for gunshot detection system for positive change beyond Northwest Indiana.
December 13, 2023
PNW students compete in Department of Energy’s CyberForce Competition
Students from Purdue University Northwest’s (PNW) College of Technology recently competed in the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) CyberForce Competition.
December 6, 2023
Professor Nicky Ali Jackson recognized in statewide Champion of Diversity awards
Nicky Ali Jackson, professor of Criminal Justice, is named as the 2023 honoree for the Visionary Impact Award by Indiana Minority Business Magazine and Minority Business Review.