History Philosophy Political Science Economics
February 10, 2022
Sharing Sad News of the Passing of Saul Lerner
It is with deep sadness that we share that Saul Lerner, a professor of history in the Department of History, Philosophy, Politics and Economics at Purdue University Northwest since 1967, died on Tuesday, February 8. He was 85 years old.
January 5, 2022
Viviana Plaza, ’21, graduated in May with a major in Political Science. Currently, she works for the LaPorte County Government as a Community Development Specialist.
December 6, 2021
Applications open for CHESS Student Advisory Board
The CHESS Student Advisory Board is looking for new members to start in the spring 2022 semesters to provide events that impact the college.
September 15, 2021
PNW will celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month by hosting a variety of cultural and academic events. Observed annually in the U.S. between September 15 and October 15, the events will examine the history, culture and contributions of the Hispanic and Latinx communities.
September 8, 2021
Local Memorial Service to be Held for Beloved History Lecturer Valentino Martinez
A local memorial service for Valentino Martinez, longtime continuing lecturer in History, will be held on Saturday, September 25 at the St. John Township Community Center in Schererville IN from 3 to 7 p.m.
July 15, 2021
Featured Alumni Sara Welsh: A Love for History
Sara Welsh graduated from Purdue Northwest with a Bachelor’s in social studies teaching in 2006.
June 21, 2021
Get to Know CHESS Academic Advisor Janet Navarro
Academic Advisor Janet Navarro has been advising students at PNW since 2001.
June 7, 2021
Fall 2021 Service-Learning Fellowships Awarded for Purdue-Community Partnerships
Purdue’s Office of Engagement has selected seven Purdue instructors for its fall 2021 Service-Learning Fellows Program, including Amlan Mitra and Pamela Saylor from Purdue University Northwest.
May 20, 2021
Philosophy Professor David Detmer Highlights Rock Band in New Book
Professor of philosophy, David Detmer, Ph.D. has joined Sonicbond Publishing in their book series On Track by highlighting the English progressive rock band, Renaissance.
May 17, 2021
Purdue Northwest Graduates Urged to Leverage Their “License to Learn”
Purdue University Northwest graduates have earned a “license to learn” that they should leverage wisely and with integrity as they embark on their careers, keynote speaker Stewart McMillan stated during two commencement ceremonies.
