PNW Alumni
The PNW Alumni Engagement office serves more than 73,000 PNW alumni...including you! Whether it be career connections, on or off-campus events or other ways to engage with your peers or future alumni, we're here to help. Connect with us today!
Meet Our Alumni
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.
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.
Local Start to Global Reach: PNW Alumnus Mitchell “Mason” Macenski
Mitchell “Mason” Macenski (B.A.,‘86) is at the forefront of bioengineering human organs for transplantation. As a proud PNW alumnus, he also is helping current students shape their own futures.
Spring 2026 Career Expo
March 5
3 p.m. to 6 p.m.
The PNW 2026 Spring Career Expo is a career fair for students and alumni of Purdue University Northwest who are seeking full-time employment and internships across all industries and academic majors.
Alumni Resources
From interview prep to job listings in Handshake, PNW alumni can take the next step with Career Center resources.
Roar Pride! Cheer for your favorite team and stay connected with campus life—check out the schedule.
See how to request your PNW transcript. Transcripts are provided free of charge whether requested online or in person.
Indiana residents can hit the road and support scholarships for students by selecting the PNW plate option when you renew at the BMV!
You are the Pride of Purdue Northwest! Whether you are a recent grad or seasoned professional, the PNW Alumni Engagement Office is here for you!
Faculty, staff, family and friends gathered to celebrate our 2025 PNW Alumni Hall of Fame inductees: Mitchell “Mason” Macenski and Nicole Kupchik (with PNW Chancellor Kenneth C. Holford at right).
From college reunions to networking and homecoming events, PNW's Alumni Engagement Office has a variety of ways to get involved and show off your Pride!
PNW's alumni events give you a chance to catch up with friends and former classmates while connecting with other alumni!
PNW graduates, and their family members, have great ways to show off their PNW Pride at our events and in the community!
Upcoming Alumni Events
Feb 14
Lunar Love Connection Valentine’s Day DateGo out-of-this-world on February 14th at our Valentine’s Date Night event, Lunar Love Connection!
Feb 25
Artist Reception: Ink, Lens and Illustration – Fluidity in MovementPurdue University Northwest presents the first Art + Innovation exhibit of 2026, “Ink, Lens and Illustration – Fluidity in Movement,” highlighting storytelling across media.
Mar 04
2026 Interdisciplinary Sustainable Development SymposiumJoin scholars, practitioners and community leaders on March 4 and 5, 2026 to explore the intersections of environmental communication, social policy and justice at the Sustainable Development Symposium.
News and Announcements
Meet the Contributor Behind the RISE Logo: Nerissa C. Fezler
Nerissa C. Fezler, a proud PNW alumna and the current Social Media and Events Coordinator for the PNW College of Business, won the RISE Logo Contest with her concept that represented the perseverance, growth and collective spirit of the campuses.
PNW Athletics Celebrates 10 Years of Academic Excellence
In the Fall 2025 semester, Purdue University Northwest student-athletes recorded a cumulative department GPA of 3.31, the 20th semester in a row over a 3.0 GPA.
Purdue University Northwest named a “Best for Vets” university
PNW was recognized as a 2025 Best for Vets university by Military Times, ranking #3 in the state of Indiana and #33 in the Midwest out of 357 schools nationwide.