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December 3, 2021
Educator, Researcher, Mentor – Grethe Hystad Connects Students and Math
Grethe Hystad uses her passion for problem-solving to create an engaging learning environment for students.
December 3, 2021
Purdue University Northwest to offer Doctor of Technology degree
PNW has gained approval from the Purdue University Board of Trustees to offer a Doctor of Technology degree. Pending approval by the Indiana Commission for Higher Education and the Higher Learning Commission. The program will be the second doctoral degree offered by PNW, joining the Doctorate of Nursing Practice.
December 2, 2021
Focused on Healthcare: Meet PNW Graduate Kelly DeMichael
With a love for science and an interest in healthcare, Kelly DeMichael, ’21, decided early on for a pre-med course of study at PNW.
December 1, 2021
“Pivot” was the Motto in Jane Thomas’ Digital Classroom Adjustment
Jane Thomas highly values her teaching style, which she describes as a “conversational classroom” where her students actively contribute to the lesson.
November 29, 2021
Ace in the Classroom: Meet PNW 2021 graduate Julia Yanes Barrera
Julia Yanes Barrera transferred to PNW in hopes of finding something “bigger.” The Mathematics and Applied Statistics major found a great fit, on and off the tennis court.
November 29, 2021
PNW Hockey Approved to join ACHA Division 1
The American Collegiate Hockey Association (ACHA), recently announced Purdue University Northwest has been approved for the ACHA Division 1 level starting in the 2022-23 season. The current PNW Division 2 program will transition to Division 1, while the Pride will continue to field a Division 3 team.
November 29, 2021
Purdue University Northwest Fall Class of 2021 to be Honored at Two Commencement Ceremonies
PNW will host its fall commencement ceremonies in-person, with appropriate health and safety protocols, on Saturday, December 11, at its Westville campus.
November 23, 2021
Bell Tower Under Construction at Hammond Campus
What is that construction going on by Lawshe Hall? We can chime in and give the details. Several years of planning from different groups associated with PNW, from students to senior leadership, have helped make the project possible.
November 22, 2021
PNW Debuts Multicultural and Student-Family Lounge Spaces
Purdue University Northwest (PNW) hosted two open houses recently to welcome students to new multicultural and student-family lounge spaces at the Hammond and Westville campuses.
November 19, 2021
Purdue Northwest Welcomes High Tech Crime Unit Partnership
Purdue University Northwest (PNW) is looking forward to new opportunities in education and innovation as the university partners with the Lake County Prosecutor’s Office on one of ten newly designated High Tech Crime Units around Indiana.