Chancellor Holford
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
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
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.
