News Releases
September 14, 2020
Purdue University Northwest recognized in U.S. News & World Report Best College Rankings
Purdue University Northwest once again has been recognized among the best regional universities in the U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges rankings, released Sept. 14, 2020.
September 11, 2020
Purdue Northwest engineering students receive scholarships from bp America, Inc.
Fifteen Purdue University Northwest (PNW) students in the School of Engineering received scholarship funds from bp America, Inc. The first-year students from the communities of East Chicago, Hammond and Whiting each received $1,000 and are majoring in civil, computer, electrical or mechanical engineering for the 2020-2021 academic year.
September 10, 2020
Purdue Northwest Donors Support Students During Day of Giving
Purdue University Northwest received more than $606,137 in contributions from more than 360 generous supporters during the 2020 Purdue Northwest Day of Giving on Wednesday (Sept. 9).
September 1, 2020
Chicago Cubs Anthony Rizzo opens Purdue Northwest Sinai Forum 2020-21 season with virtual event
Anthony Rizzo, first baseman for the Chicago Cubs, and Steve Wozniak, cofounder of Apple Computer, are among the prominent speakers headlining the exciting new season of the Purdue University Northwest (PNW) Sinai Forum.
August 27, 2020
Virtual Format Improves Access to Leadership Northwest Indiana Program
The Leadership Institute at Purdue Northwest announced that it will provide increased access to its hallmark Leadership Northwest Indiana program by delivering the LNI program virtually.
August 26, 2020
PNW encourages pledges to support students during Day of Giving on September 9
Purdue University Northwest hopes to inspire its alumni, faculty, staff, parents and friends to help its students “Power Onward” by making a pledge of support during the Purdue Northwest Day of Giving on Wednesday, September 9.
July 31, 2020
PNW Redefines Off-Campus Experiential Learning with Remote Knowledge Labs
PNW's School of Engineering and College of Technology are developing special Remote Knowledge Labs to promote effective, immersive, hands-on learning experiences this fall.
July 27, 2020
Purdue Northwest Announces Update for 2020 Fall Season
With the health and safety of our student-athletes, coaches, staff and fans in mind, the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Council of Presidents voted Friday to play a conference-only schedule during the Fall 2020 sports season and evaluate the feasibility of league competition on a sport-by-sport basis.
July 20, 2020
Purdue Northwest engaging with students on campus and online for fall 2020
While higher education institutions are adapting to the reality of the global pandemic, professors like Purdue University Northwest’s Beth Vottero are planning the most successful path forward for their students.
June 24, 2020
1,810 Purdue University Northwest Students Earn Dean’s List Honors
Students who have completed 12 credit hours, including at least six during the spring, qualified for Dean’s List recognition by sustaining an overall grade point average of at least 3.5 and a semester grade point average of at least 3.0 (4.0 scale).
