Educational Opportunity Programs

April 30, 2025
Inspired to serve: Meet PNW 2025 graduate Savannah Benitez
Savannah Benitez, BSB ’25, feels amazed and grateful for how far she has come during her academic career at Purdue University Northwest (PNW).
April 28, 2025
Psyched for the future: Meet PNW 2025 graduate Leanna Steverson
Leanna Steverson, BS’25, is not one to rest on her laurels — except maybe for a short, well-deserved break after completing her bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Purdue University Northwest (PNW).
April 25, 2025
Charting a Path: Meet 2025 PNW graduate Felipe Oria
A trip to the emergency room during the pandemic inspired Felipe Oria, ’25, to uproot his life, move back to Indiana, commit to becoming a nurse.
December 9, 2024
Classroom to the Courtroom: Meet Fall 2024 PNW graduate Joseph Ignatuk
Joseph Ignatuk, ’24, is set to earn a bachelor of arts degree in Political Science from the College of Humanities, Education and Social Sciences at Purdue University Northwest (PNW) with minors in French and Philosophy.
September 24, 2024
Purdue University Northwest named among 2025 best Midwest universities by U.S. News & World Report
PNW was ranked as a top public regional university in U.S. News & World Report’s 2025 annual Best Colleges rankings, while also being recognized for student social mobility.
September 9, 2024
PNW’s Study-Away program offers students a world of opportunity
PNW's Study-Away programs provide students opportunities to expand their academic horizons, develop real-world skills, explore new cultures and build unforgettable memories.
June 13, 2024
Ten highlights from the 2023-24 academic year
PNW's 2023-24 academic year was marked by historic opportunities in academics and community impact, major designations reflecting university strategic initiatives, new feats for Pride Athletics, engaging and empowering student life events and much more.
May 24, 2024
PNW Announces Recipients for the 2024 First-Generation Pride Grant
PNW's TRIO and Educational Opportunity Programs and Center for Faculty Excellence are beyond excited to announce the recipients of the 2024 First-Gen Pride Grants.
December 4, 2023
“The Whole World Smiles With You”: Meet PNW 2023 graduate Bianca Cortez
A love for science and math mixed with the desire to help the community set Bianca Cortez, '23, on the path of completing a bachelor of science degree in Biological Sciences from Purdue University Northwest (PNW) this fall.
October 25, 2023
Purdue Northwest hosts First-Generation College Scholars Celebration events
As a diverse, welcoming, inclusive metropolitan university, Purdue University Northwest (PNW) is dedicated to supporting its first-generation students with a fulfilling student experience and preparation for the next steps in their careers.