Commencement Spring 2022
May 26, 2022
Chancellor Medallion Recipient: Meet 2022 PNW graduate Travis McKinney
Military veteran, former county sheriff’s deputy, father and now college graduate. Travis McKinney, ’22, graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Computer Information Technology with a concentration in Cybersecurity from the College of Technology at Purdue University Northwest (PNW).
May 24, 2022
Chancellor Medallion Recipient: Meet PNW Graduate Nikoletta Kyriakakis
Chancellor's Medallion recipient, Nikoletta Kyriakakis, ’22, earned a bachelor’s of science degree in Nursing with a minor in Psychology.
May 19, 2022
In service to others: Meet 2022 PNW graduate Sydney Hanson
Sydney Hanson, ’22, is graduating with a bachelor’s degree in Management and will also earn minors in Spanish and Marketing.
May 18, 2022
Constructing his destiny: Meet 2022 PNW graduate Ryan Milly
Ryan Milly, ’22, is finishing his B.S. in Mechanical Engineering Technology. He is on a 4+1 academic plan and wants to complete an M.S. in Technology in 2023.
May 17, 2022
Purdue University Northwest Graduates Encouraged to Be Bold in Their Professional Careers
Purdue University Northwest recognized 976 graduates during an outdoor commencement ceremony on May 15. Keynote speaker Alfredo “Al” Sori shared that graduates should possess three key character traits — integrity, respect and courageousness — to be more successful in their careers and lives.
May 13, 2022
A lesson in caring: Meet 2022 PNW graduate Angela Rojic
Angela Rojic, ’22, has spent the majority of her working life caring for others. She is graduating with her MSN-Nurse Educator degree from Purdue University Northwest’s (PNW) College of Nursing, after which she will train others to do the same.
May 11, 2022
The world awaits: Meet 2022 PNW graduate Natalia Salazar
Looking forward to a career in international journalism, Natalia Salazar, ’22, is graduating with bachelor’s degrees in English, with concentrations in Writing and English Literature, and Foreign Languages, with a concentration in Spanish, as well as a minor in Global Studies from Purdue University Northwest’s (PNW) College of Humanities, Education and Social Sciences.
May 9, 2022
Getting down to business: Meet 2022 PNW graduate Oriana White
Graduate student Oriana White, ’22, is completing her Master of Business Administration (MBA). White, of Dyer, has spent six years at Purdue University Northwest (PNW). She previously earned her bachelor’s in Communication with a minor in Human Resources.
May 6, 2022
Leaving the comfort zone: Meet 2022 PNW graduate Aneri Patel
Aneri Patel, ‘22, is earning a bachelor of science in Mechanical Engineering with minors in Applied Mathematics and Civil Engineering from Purdue University Northwest’s (PNW) College of Engineering and Sciences.
May 4, 2022
Broadening horizons: Meet 2022 PNW graduate Daizha Hunter
Daizha Hunter, ‘22, will be graduating with a bachelor of science in psychology. The Hammond native, who loves being around and learning about kids, aspires to be a clinical psychologist.