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May 5, 2026
PNW is first Indiana institution to earn FirstGen Forward Network Champion designation
Purdue University Northwest (PNW) has been recognized by the FirstGen Forward Network as a Network Champion institution for its continuous efforts to provide holistic and quality support for first-generation college students.
May 4, 2026
Capitol Ambitions: Meet 2025 PNW graduate Angel Carrillo
Sparked by the national conversation surrounding the 2016 U.S. presidential election, Angel Carrillo’s (BA ‘25) interest in politics and government began early.
May 4, 2026
The Human Element: Meet 2026 PNW Graduate Jezelyn Torres
Motivated by an acute awareness of the need for accessible mental health services, Jezelyn Torres, ‘26, earned her degree in psychology from Purdue University Northwest.
May 1, 2026
Laying the Foundation: Meet 2026 PNW Graduate Shelby Noonan
PNW Construction Management Engineering Technology graduate Shelby Noonan, ‘26, grew up surrounded by construction and will now be applying her knowledge to heavy civil work, like bridge projects.
April 30, 2026
Goal-den standard: Meet 2026 PNW graduate Cooper Olson
Meet PNW graduate Cooper Olson, BSME ‘26, who is kicking off a professional hockey career after earning a mechanical engineering degree in the classroom.
April 30, 2026
Purdue University Northwest raises over $1.6 million on 2026 PNW Day of Giving
A collective outpouring of generosity from PNW supporters raised a record 3,118 gifts amounting to over $1.6 million on the 13th annual PNW Day of Giving, held April 29.
April 22, 2026
Regional professionals complete 2025-26 Leadership Northwest Indiana program
The Leadership Institute at Purdue Northwest proudly announces the graduates of the 2025-26 Leadership Northwest Indiana (LNI) program.
April 21, 2026
Purdue University Northwest announces finalists for 2026 PNW Big Sell pitch competition
Purdue University Northwest (PNW) has announced the finalists for the 2026 PNW Big Sell pitch competition, an annual event that brings together student and community entrepreneurs to present innovative ideas addressing real-world challenges.
April 20, 2026
The Steel Manufacturing Simulation and Visualization Consortium (SMSVC), an initiative spearheaded by Purdue University Northwest’s (PNW) Center for Innovation through Visualization and Simulation (CIVS), is celebrating a decade of transformational innovation that advances efficiencies for partnering steel manufacturing and energy production companies.
April 17, 2026
GreatNews.Life: South Shore Tourism Partners with PNW to Inspire Future Hospitality Leaders
South Shore Convention and Visitors Authority (SSCVA) has partnered with Purdue University Northwest (PNW) White Lodging School of Hospitality and Tourism Management (HTM) and College of Business to provide students with hands-on, real-world experience in destination development and visitor engagement.