Chancellor Holford

  • September 30, 2024

    Condolences on the passing of Former VCAA, Sandy Singer

    With great sadness, I share news of the passing of Dr. Sandra M. Singer, who served as Vice Chancellor of Academic Affairs at the former Purdue University Calumet from 1992-2002.

  • September 3, 2024

    PNW Leadership Urges Faculty and Staff to Collectively ‘Write Our Future’

    Chancellor Kenneth C. Holford and Provost Marie Mora jointly addressed PNW faculty and staff members during the 2024 Year Ahead presentation, highlighting recent accomplishments and enthusiastically previewing PNW’s next transformational steps.

  • August 27, 2024

    Year Ahead Video Available Online

    Thank you to the many faculty and staff members who joined Provost Mora and me last Friday for the 2024 PNW Year Ahead meeting. It was a wonderful opportunity to connect as we start the new academic year.

  • August 19, 2024

    Welcome back for the 2024-25 academic year!

    Welcome to a new academic year! These are exciting times for our institution as we adapt to new opportunities, innovate in how we best serve our students and continue extending our impact to our surrounding areas.

  • 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.