Faculty Staff
August 5, 2026
Simple Syllabus Is Now Available for Fall 2026 Courses
Simple Syllabus is a Brightspace-integrated platform that streamlines syllabus creation and management while allowing instructors to manage both public-facing and student-facing content from a single syllabus.
July 10, 2026
Welcome Dr. David Taylor to Purdue University Northwest
I am delighted to share that Dr. David Taylor officially joined Purdue University Northwest on July 1st as the Teddy Jacobi Dean of the College of Business and Professor of Marketing. Please join me in extending a warm PNW welcome as he begins his leadership of the college and becomes an integral part of our university community.
June 23, 2026
Purdue University Northwest students earn spring 2026 Dean’s List honors
The Purdue University Northwest spring 2026 Dean’s List recognizes 1,834 undergraduate students for their academic achievements.
May 26, 2026
PNW named Best University in the Region
Purdue University Northwest was named “Best University” for a third consecutive year in The Times of Northwest Indiana newspaper’s 2026 “Best of the Region” ballot!
April 21, 2026
Digital Accessibility Updates and Thank You to Task Force
As referenced in a message that Purdue Provost Wolfe sent out earlier today, April 21, the Department of Justice extended the ADA Title II compliance deadline until April 2027.
April 13, 2026
Sabbaticals Awarded for 2026-27
Four tenured faculty have been awarded a one-semester sabbatical leave during the 2026-2027 academic year. Sabbatical leaves provide opportunities for continued professional growth and new intellectual achievements through study, research and writing.
April 10, 2026
Faculty Promotions Approved by Purdue University Board of Trustees
The Purdue University Board of Trustees approved the following tenure and/or promotions for our Purdue University Northwest faculty, effective August 17, 2026
April 10, 2026
Purdue University Northwest announces faculty member promotions for 2026-27 academic year
Eight Purdue University Northwest (PNW) faculty members received approval April 10 by the Purdue University Board of Trustees for academic promotions starting in the 2026-27 academic year.
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.