Chancellor Holford

  • June 10, 2024

    NWI Times: Chancellor Holford Excited to Be at the Helm

    Looking back at his first six months as PNW Chancellor, Kenneth "Chris" Holford tells the Northwest Indiana Times he couldn't be more excited to take the helm of the university with all that is occurring at the institution.

  • June 6, 2024

    A Higher Calling

    Northwest Indiana Business Magazine talked to PNW Chancellor Chris Holford and student Mya Bell in an article exploring the impact of regional colleges on our communities.

  • June 6, 2024

    Passion for Learning

    Northwest Indiana Business Magazine talked to PNW Chancellor Chris Holford about his focus on students, his path to his current role and his plans to partner with the Region’s business community.

  • May 20, 2024

    PNW Wins in 2024 “Best of the Region”

    Thank you for helping vote Purdue University Northwest (PNW) as the Best College/University in The Times of Northwest Indiana newspaper’s 2024 “Best of the Region” ballot!

  • May 15, 2024

    Hispanic-Serving Institution Designation

    I am tremendously proud that PNW now represents our metropolitan region and Indiana as the Purdue University system’s first Hispanic-Serving Institution. It is central to our institutional mission and strategic plan to provide a high-quality academic and learning environment that is welcoming, inclusive, and supportive of all students and their backgrounds.

  • May 3, 2024

    Steering Committee – PNW Strategic Plan for 2025-2030

    I am pleased to announce the members of the Strategic Plan Steering Committee who will contribute to the development of our new strategic plan in consultation with Strategic Focus Associates.

  • April 29, 2024

    Selection of Marie Mora as Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs

    Marie T. Mora will become Purdue University Northwest’s next provost and vice chancellor for Academic Affairs, effective July 15.

  • April 1, 2024

    PNW Strategic Plan for 2025-2030

    I am pleased to announce that together as a university, we will be launching our new strategic plan, “Excellence Evolving,” which will guide and focus Purdue University Northwest’s journey from 2025-2030. "Excellence Evolving" will set forth a bold vision for the future of our institution, grounded in our core values and driven by our collective aspirations.

  • March 18, 2024

    Purdue University Northwest Is Leading the Way to NWI’s New Horizons

    In the Northwest Indiana Times, PNW Chancellor Chris Holford shares how Purdue Northwest is impacting initiatives of national importance happening right in our own backyards

  • March 6, 2024

    Congratulations to Our 2024 Founders Day Award Winners and Honorees

    Congratulations to the years of service honorees, award nominees, and recipients of the outstanding faculty, staff, and student awards! Best wishes for much-continued success at Purdue University Northwest.