Faculty Staff
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.
August 20, 2025
Syllabus Mandate HEA 1001: Uploading Your Syllabus
To meet the mandate of state law HEA 1001-2025, PNW has created a process to accomplish this for faculty to prepare and post on the website a syllabus for each course the faculty member is teaching.
August 19, 2025
HEA 1001-2025 Legislated Posting of Syllabi
To remain compliant with Indiana's House Enrolled Act 1001-2025, PNW is providing a mechanism for all faculty to post the syllabus for each of their courses to the website.
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.
July 2, 2025
Purdue University Northwest students earn spring 2025 Dean’s List honors
The Purdue University Northwest (PNW) 2025 spring semester Dean’s List recognizes 1,746 undergraduate students for their academic achievements.
June 27, 2025
Restructuring of Institutional Research and Student Success Technologies
As part of the continued efforts to identify operational efficiencies across Purdue University Northwest, the departments of Institutional Research and Student Success Technologies are being combined into one unit, housed in Academic Affairs.
June 10, 2025
Update on Leadership of the College of Business
Kwangsoo Park, Associate Dean and Director of the White Lodging School of Hospitality and Tourism Management, will begin serving as Interim Dean of the College of Business at Purdue University Northwest, effective July 4, 2025.
March 13, 2025
Welcoming Dr. José R. Sánchez as New CES Dean
I am delighted to announce the successful conclusion of the national search for the next Dean of the College of Engineering and Sciences (CES). Please join me in welcoming Dr. José R. Sánchez to this role, effective May 1, 2025.
January 21, 2025
PNW’s Online Nursing Programs Earn Top 100 Rankings from U.S. News and World Report
PNW's online nursing programs earned top 100 rankings in their respective categories in U.S. News & World Report’s 2025 Best Online Programs rankings.
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.