Academic Affairs
January 17, 2025
It is with sincere condolences we share the news of the passing of Assistant Professor of Mathematics Dennis Lauer on January 11, 2025.
January 16, 2025
Purdue University Northwest’s Social Work program earns reaccreditation
PNW's Bachelor of Arts in Social Work program has earned reaccreditation by the Council on Social Work Education, reaffirming PNW’s high-quality undergraduate social work curriculum and commitment to preparing students for licensure in the professional field.
January 15, 2025
It is with sincere condolences we share the news of the passing of Professor Emerita and Department Chair Emerita Dr. Catherine M. Murphy on January 14, 2025. This is a profound loss for all who had the privilege of knowing her.
December 17, 2024
Purdue University Northwest Graduates Encouraged to Commit to Themselves and Their Dreams
Purdue University Northwest celebrated summer and fall 2024 graduates during two ceremonies held Saturday, Dec. 14. A total of 650 candidates were recognized for not only their commitment to academic excellence, but also their grit exhibited through student leadership, community service and extracurricular involvement.
December 16, 2024
New Schedule for Commencement Ceremonies
Beginning Spring 2025, Purdue University Northwest will hold a single commencement ceremony each year in May.
December 13, 2024
CES and CHESS Deans Searches plus Women’s Faculty Network
PNW Provost and Vice Chancellor of Academic Affairs Marie T. Mora provides an update on the current national searches for the Deans of CES and CHESS as well as a new initiative to launch a Women’s Faculty Network.
November 18, 2024
Thirteen PNW faculty and staff members are being recognized by Purdue University’s Office of Research for impactful scholarly initiatives that have earned millions of dollars in external funding.
November 8, 2024
CHESS Interim Dean and Update on CES Dean Search
Michael Lynn has accepted the position of Interim Dean in the College of Humanities, Education, and Social Sciences (CHESS).
November 7, 2024
PNW Honors College earns Outstanding Youth Organization Award from City of Hammond
Purdue University Northwest (PNW) Honors College students were recognized with the 2024 Outstanding Youth Organization Award during the City of Hammond’s 37th annual Volunteer Awards Banquet.
October 28, 2024
Purdue University Northwest’s (PNW) office of Institutional Effectiveness and Data Analytics provides a wide range of services that meet internal and external needs for university data reporting, from enrollment predictions and census to academic and institutional accreditation as well as compliance.
