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May 26, 2026
NWI Times: 10 years and counting: Purdue University Northwest propels regional growth
Purdue University Northwest Chancellor Kenneth (Chris) Holford writes in The Times of Northwest Indiana about the university’s 10th anniversary celebration; how students are transformed through innovative education; and how the university is positioning the area at the unique intersection of workforce development, advanced technology and applied research.
May 20, 2026
Purdue University Northwest announces winners of the 2026 PNW Big Sell
Purdue University Northwest (PNW) awarded seed funding to three innovative entrepreneurs during the 2026 PNW Big Sell, the university’s annual pitch competition designed to support aspiring entrepreneurs and early-stage business ventures.
May 11, 2026
Purdue University Northwest graduates urged to hold onto virtues amid technological advancements
Major shifts in modern-day technologies, such as artificial intelligence, are transforming how people learn, work, communicate and more.
May 5, 2026
Engineering a Path to the Future: Meet 2026 PNW graduate Malina Harris
A combination of building blocks, STEM kits and time spent observing her father led Malina Harris (BS ’26) to a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering Technology.
May 5, 2026
Transforming into a leader: Meet 2026 PNW graduate Casandra Vickers
Casandra Vickers remembers not stepping much outside of her comfort zone beyond her coursework when she began her PNW academic career.
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 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.









