Faculty Staff
October 13, 2026
PNW and Ivy Tech Community College statewide are strengthening accessibility and affordability for college students pursuing hospitality and tourism careers through several academic transfer pathways.
October 1, 2026
Announcing the 2026-2027 University Committee on Promotion
Several members of the Purdue University Northwest Faculty at the rank of Professor have been chosen to serve on the University Committee on Promotions.
September 22, 2026
PNW Ranked Among 2027 Best Midwest Public Regional Universities by U.S. News & World Report
Purdue University Northwest once again earned recognition as a top public regional university in U.S. News & World Report’s 2027 annual Best Colleges rankings, released Tuesday, Sept. 22.
September 17, 2026
Center for Faculty Excellence New Faculty Member Spotlight: Meet Irfan Ahmad Ganie
Purdue University Northwest’s Center for Faculty Excellence proudly welcomes Irfan Ahmad Ganie, assistant professor of Electrical Engineering, to the university’s 2026–27 faculty cohort.
September 15, 2026
Northwest Indiana Families Value Higher Education at Purdue University Northwest
Purdue University Northwest welcomed 1,653 newly admitted undergraduate students while recording a new record 70.8% retention rate for returning second-year students for the 2026-27 academic year.
September 14, 2026
Supporting Our New Faculty Colleagues
The 2026 Purdue University Northwest new faculty cohort got off to a rough start with storms that caused massive destruction in Northwest Indiana and cut their orientation short.
September 1, 2026
Westville Pilot and Interim Leadership
I am delighted to share we have launched a pilot project to provide dedicated academic and administrative leadership for the Westville campus, charged with fostering a unified vision to advance high-impact growth practices, enhance student success and elevate our presence in the local communities, particularly in LaPorte and Porter Counties.
August 27, 2026
As your Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs, I would like to take this opportunity to welcome you to the 2026-27 academic year at Purdue University Northwest. Whether you are beginning this next step in your journey with us or returning for another year, we are excited to have you as part of our campus community.
August 25, 2026
PNW explores global energy partnerships in Portugal through federal IDEAS grant
Arash Asrari, associate professor of Electrical Engineering, and Ramesh Neupane, director of International Programs and Partnerships, visited academic and energy-sector partners in Portugal in June 2026 as part of a U.S. Department of State Increase and Diversify Education Abroad for U.S. Students (IDEAS) program grant project.
August 21, 2026
Important Update: Accessing Your Digital Course Materials in Kortext
As you prepare for your classes, we want to make you aware of an important update regarding your digital course materials. Follett has transitioned from RedShelf to Kortext as its new e-reader platform.