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April 9, 2026
Purdue University Northwest Earns National Carnegie Research University designation
Purdue University Northwest is the only university or college in Northwest Indiana to earn this designation, with PNW researchers earning over $70 million in research and development funds since 2021.
April 7, 2026
PNW’s Nursing and Business graduate programs recognized nationally by U.S. News and World Report
Several of Purdue University Northwest’s (PNW) graduate programs in nursing and business were included in U.S. News and World Report’s 2026 Best Graduate Schools rankings, released April 7.
February 5, 2026
Purdue University Northwest Students Earn Fall 2025 Dean’s List Honors
The Purdue University Northwest fall 2025 Dean’s List recognizes 1,877 undergraduate students for their academic achievements.
January 27, 2026
PNW’s Online RN-to-BSN Program Earns Top 50 National Ranking from U.S. News and World Report
PNW College of Nursing online programs received top national recognitions through U.S. News & World Report’s 2026 Best Online Programs rankings, including a No. 38 placement for its RN-to-BSN program.
December 16, 2025
PNW Students Put Their Skills to the Test at Associated Schools of Construction Competition
Students from Purdue University Northwest’s Construction Management Engineering Technology program made an impressive showing at the 2025 Associated Schools of Construction (ASC) Region 3 Competition.
October 31, 2025
PNW and Kennedy-King College Sign MOU to Expand Construction Management Education Pathways
Purdue University Northwest and Kennedy-King College announced a new partnership to strengthen transfer pathways and support academic and career success for students pursuing Construction Management careers.
October 24, 2025
Purdue University Northwest faculty member Grethe Hystad, associate professor of Statistics, has been selected to join NASA’s Interdisciplinary Consortia for Astrobiology Research on a project to develop new ways to search for life in the solar system.
September 23, 2025
Purdue University Northwest earned several recognitions for its academic quality and social mobility in U.S. News & World Report’s 2026 Best Colleges rankings. Among the newly published rankings, PNW earned a top 50 recognition for its undergraduate engineering programs.
September 11, 2025
Purdue University Northwest reports gains in fall enrollment
Purdue University Northwest (PNW) welcomed 1,816 new undergraduate students, which represents a 6% increase in the incoming undergraduate class. The First Time in College (FTIC) cohort increased 10.5%. PNW also noted a record 70.5% retention rate for returning second-year students for the 2025-26 academic year.
July 21, 2025
Purdue University Northwest recognized as Tier 1 Collegiate Purple Star of Indiana institution
Purdue University Northwest (PNW) has been designated a Collegiate Purple Star of Indiana institution by the Indiana Commission for Higher Education. This designation recognizes PNW’s commitment to supporting the military-affiliated student population at the university – from application to graduation.