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
Classroom to Courtroom: PNW Alumna Diane Kavadias Schneider
A legal trailblazer who has transformed Northwest Indiana’s judicial landscape, PNW alumnus Diane Kavadias Schneider (B.S. ’71, M.A. ‘23) is committed to empowering the next generation of PNW leaders.
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.
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
Mar 06
Vote for PNW in “Best of the Region”The Times of Northwest Indiana has opened the polls to vote in the 2026 Best of the Region contest. Please take the time to vote for PNW!
Mar 07
Parent UniversityJoin us on Purdue University Northwest’s Hammond campus for a free program offering all the information you need to support your child’s path to higher education.
Mar 22
Big Sell Submission DeadlineThink you have the next big business idea? Want a chance to win $10,000 in eight minutes? 2026 Big Sell video submissions will be accepted until March 22.
News and Announcements
Purdue University Northwest invites entrepreneurs to compete in 2026 PNW Big Sell
Purdue University Northwest (PNW) invites entrepreneurs and innovators to submit business concepts for the 2026 PNW Big Sell pitch competition, where participants will compete for several prizes in seed funding.
Classroom to Courtroom: PNW Alumna Diane Kavadias Schneider
A legal trailblazer who has transformed Northwest Indiana’s judicial landscape, PNW alumnus Diane Kavadias Schneider (B.S. ’71, M.A. ‘23) is committed to empowering the next generation of PNW leaders.
Distinguished physics scholar Neeti Parashar provides top-tier learning opportunities for students
Neeti Parashar, professor of Physics at PNW, has earned many opportunities and achievements as a physicist and academic. From her classroom at PNW to the massive Large Hadron Collider at the European Organization for Nuclear Research (CERN), she consistently looks for ways to get the students she mentors involved with groundbreaking physics research.