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December 4, 2025
PNW students broaden their horizons with Study Away programs
Follow the journeys of three PNW students who expanded their horizons with Study Away programs in Costa Rica, Italy and Arizona.
November 6, 2025
PNW Hosts Conversation on Domestic Violence Awareness
In recognition of October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month, PNW's College of Humanities, Education and Social Sciences presented “The Gabby Petito Story,” a fireside chat-style event with guest panelists Nicole Schmidt and Tara Petito.
May 9, 2025
Minding the Future: Meet 2025 PNW Graduate Chloe Belford
For Student President Chloe Belford, ‘25, a passion for criminal justice and a pivotal class in elementary psychology prompted a degree in Psychology.
May 7, 2025
Head of the Class: Meet 2025 PNW graduate Fatima Chavez
For Fatima Chavez, ‘25, a part-time job in a classroom prompted a passion for education that culminated with her degree this spring in Elementary Education: Special Needs.
May 5, 2025
Raising the Bar: Meet 2025 PNW graduate Mya Bell
A last-minute decision to join a PNW campus tour culminated in Mya Bell, ‘25, earning dual bachelor’s degrees in Human Development and Family Sciences (HDFS) and Political Science.
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.
December 13, 2023
Purdue Northwest’s department of Psychology was awarded a $3 million federal grant to support mental health services and interventions for child traumatic stress. PNW will partner with two of the largest pediatric health clinics in NWI, Associated Pediatricians and HealthLinc.
November 27, 2023
Taking bold steps: Meet PNW 2023 graduate Alondra Diaz
Alondra Diaz, ‘23, likes to remind herself of advice received from her mother: if you see something in your world you don’t like, then take the initiative to go change it and make a difference.
August 21, 2023
Purdue University Northwest expanding doctoral degree offerings with Doctor of Psychology
Purdue University Northwest is expanding its doctoral program offerings with the addition of a Doctor of Psychology (Psy.D.) program, pending final approval by the Higher Learning Commission.
October 25, 2022
Lionhearted Leaders: Erin Okamoto Protsman
Erin Okamoto Protsman's students do deep dives and have ongoing, open discussions on how culture influences the way we send, receive, and interpret messages.









