Institutional Advancement

Institutional Advancement serves PNW students, alumni, faculty, staff and the community through philanthropic investment, student scholarships and marketing to demonstrate Purdue Northwest pride and loyalty.

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Your Impact

Your support makes a difference, from scholarships for young leaders to state-of-the-art labs in the new Nils K. Nelson Bioscience Innovation Building.

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Your donation reaches far beyond the boundaries of our campuses – it is an investment in our students and in the future of Northwest Indiana!


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Giving

Your donation reaches beyond the boundaries of our campuses–every gift to PNW is an investment that helps our students grow into the next generation of leaders.

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Marketing & Communication

From managing the PNW brand—Power Onward!—to offering marketing strategy and services, we reach audiences while consistently communicating our shared PNW Pride.

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Alumni Community

Reach out to fellow PNW alumni and see the latest news and events to keep you connected with campus!

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Engineering a Legacy: PNW alumnus Stewart McMillan

PNW alumnus Stewart McMillan (B.S.,’77) has dedicated his life to making a difference. A passion for service, which fueled his career, now inspires McMillan’s support for PNW and its current students.

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Purdue University Northwest announces 2026 Alumni Hall of Fame inductee, award winners

Purdue University Northwest (PNW) will honor four exceptional university alumni through its expanded 2026 PNW Alumni Hall of Fame awards that recognize accomplished graduates across different stages of their careers.

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Building a Foundation for Success: PNW alumnus Jeff Strack

A family legacy in the community and a commitment to giving back inspire Jeff Strack’s support for Purdue University Northwest. A PNW Alumni Hall of Fame inductee, Strack appreciates how PNW helps students, many of whom are first generation, achieve success.