Behavioral Sciences

December 19, 2022
PNW students present the big picture on climate change
Students in a fall semester “Environment and Social Justice” class taught by Kim Scipes, professor emeritus of Sociology, presented a research symposium that took a local lens to resources, energy production, population, food and other topics while connecting them to the larger issue of global climate change.
November 2, 2022
CJPA Launches Work to Fight Miscarriages of Justice
Purdue Northwest’s Center for Justice and Post-Exoneration Assistance has begun research and advocacy work to meet its mission of averting miscarriages of justice for prisoners experiencing wrongful convictions and exonerees.
February 8, 2022
PNW faculty pair earn system-wide Brightspace innovation grants
Two Purdue University Northwest (PNW) faculty were recently selected as two of three Purdue system-wide Brightspace innovation grant recipients for projects to explore creative ways of using Brightspace to support student learning.
December 7, 2021
Kim Scipes Tries to Instill Civic Participation in His Students
Kim Scipes, sociology professor in the College of Humanities, Education and Social Sciences takes joy in having visited six of the world’s seven continents.
December 6, 2021
Applications open for CHESS Student Advisory Board
The CHESS Student Advisory Board is looking for new members to start in the spring 2022 semesters to provide events that impact the college.
September 8, 2021
Q&A with New Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice, Omeed Ilchi
Explore a Q&A with new assistant professor of criminal justice, Omeed Illchi.
August 31, 2021
Purdue Northwest Associate Professor Nicky Ali Jackson awarded Sagamore of the Wabash
Purdue University Northwest (PNW) Associate Professor of Criminal Justice Nicky Ali Jackson was honored Monday, Aug. 30 with the Sagamore of the Wabash, one of the highest civilian honors bestowed by the sitting Indiana governor in recognition of service to the state or the governor.
August 11, 2021
CHESS Faculty Awarded PNWA Funding
Six faculty in the College of Humanities, Education, and Social Sciences were granted Purdue Northwest Women’s Association Awards.
July 27, 2021
Get to Know CHESS Academic Advisor Catrina Terrell
Catrina Terrell is one of the newest advisors to the College of Humanities, Education and Social Sciences. Joining us in February 2021 she advises: Behavioral Sciences, Criminal Justice, Human Development and Family Studies and Sociology.
July 26, 2021
Media Mention: Willie T. Donald Advisory Coalition
Members of PNW’s Willie T. Donald Advisory Coalition were recently featured in the media. Willie T. Donald, known as “Timmy,” was interviewed on the Daily Blast Live about the 24 years he spent in prison for a crime he did not commit.