Office of Hispanic Serving Institution Initiatives
I am PNW, you are PNW and together Somos PNW! Welcome to the Office of Hispanic Serving Institution Initiatives—we are here to serve you.
In the Office of Hispanic Initiatives, we are dedicated to enhancing the academic and personal success of our Latino students at this Hispanic-Serving Institution. Discover how our services can help you achieve your university goals and beyond.
Purdue University Northwest's annual Hispanic Heritage Month festival celebrates celebration of U.S. Hispanic and Latino communities.
Somos PNW! The Office of Hispanic Initiatives is dedicated to enhancing the academic and personal success of Latino students at PNW.
Regardless of your plan of study, PNW students become a part of a community that enables them to Power Onward.
We promote PNW students to network within their fields of study, such as the Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers at their annual Regional Leadership Development Conferences!
PNW student Jazime Rodriguez shows off a t-shirt featuring PNW mascot Leo the lion reinterpreted as an alebrije. The design was created by Daniel Roa for a student contest during Hispanic Heritage Month 2023.
PNW hosts several pre-commencement celebrations for upcoming graduates. At our Latino Graduation Celebration, students received honorary stoles to wear at Commencement.
Students at PNW are able to enjoy a vivid student life. Our Sigma Lambda Gamma National Sorority chapter is dedicated to promote positive change with a focus in underserved communities.
Student organizations like our Spanish Club are the perfect way for students to gather in a diverse and inclusive environment to form lifelong friends.
Our Services
- Access to a personalized College Success Coach dedicated to helping you develop essential personal skills, manage your time, organize your tasks efficiently and navigate your path to academic success
- Accessibility in Spanish
- Translation services
- Scholarships and internships information
- Participation in development and leadership conferences to promote personal and professional growth
- Opportunities to visit museums, theaters and cultural events from student recommendations
- Networking opportunities
- Latino Graduation Celebration
As a minority and first-generation student there were so many support services to take advantage of and so many people I could connect with and relate to.
Student Resources
All PNW students have access to free academic support services, including tutoring and supplemental instruction.
Students, faculty and staff at PNW have free access to the Writing Center and can receive support for any writing task from trained peer tutors.
At PNW, we care about your physical and mental health. Our Counseling Center provides free and confidential mental services to currently enrolled students.
Our PNW Accessibility Center empowers college-ready students with documented disabilities to ensure they Power Onward through equal access and opportunity.
TRIO & Educational Opportunity Programs
We motivate and support students from diverse backgrounds, including low-income, first-generation and disabled individuals, from sixth grade to college gradation.
Scholarship Database
Scholarships are a form of financial aid that does not have to be repaid. Access our office’s scholarship database to explore a list of independent scholarships that will help you pay for college.
When I was in high school, I was never really involved in student organizations or clubs, but when I came to PNW, I was allowed the opportunity to change that for myself.
Student Organizations
Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers
The Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers changes lives by empowering the knowledge, access, support and STEM development. Hispanic community to reach its full potential and make an impact on the world through.
The Spanish Club at PNW is dedicated to preserving and enriching Latin American culture and the Spanish language through our activities.
Unidos is dedicated to enhancing student life on campus by introducing the student body to the culture, tradition and beliefs of multiple Spanish-speaking countries.
Alpha Psi Lambda serves our university community while promoting Latino culture. The concept of family is very important to us to create a support network for our members and provide a real-life experience for working with all genders.
Sigma Lambda Gamma is a Women’s Sorority that provides life opportunities to empower its members and be a positive influence in the global community.
Meet Our Staff
Director of Hispanic Serving Institution Initiatives
(219) 989-1235
Alondra Diaz
Hispanic Serving Institution Initiatives Graduate Assistant
(219) 487 - 7907
Hammond, Lawshe Hall 226D
Somos PNW
Somos PNW porque somos una gran familia que solo busca que tengas la mejor experiencia como estudiante en Purdue Northwest.
Más información
Our Partnerships
To ensure our students’ success, the Office of the Hispanic Initiative partners with a variety of organizations.
Upcoming Events
Sep 13
PNW Field Day
Do you have childhood memories of being outside, playing tag with friends or seeing how fast you could run? Relive your glory days at the PNW Field Day!