Faculty Staff
September 17, 2026
PNW alumni share keys to their Wall Street success stories
PNW welcomed esteemed alumni Napoleon Brandford III (BA’74) and DeJon Gonzalez (BS’16) for “American Dream Realized,” a fireside-chat spotlighting their journeys to the fast-paced financial world of Wall Street.
September 15, 2026
Northwest Indiana Families Value Higher Education at Purdue University Northwest
Purdue University Northwest welcomed 1,653 newly admitted undergraduate students while recording a new record 70.8% retention rate for returning second-year students for the 2026-27 academic year.
August 31, 2026
Purdue University Northwest’s (PNW) undergraduate program in Elementary Education has once again earned national recognition for excellence in preparing future educators to effectively teach reading.
August 28, 2026
GreatNews.Life: Purdue University Northwest welcomes new and returning students to campus
Purdue University Northwest (PNW) welcomed students back for the new academic year during the university’s annual Welcome Rallies on August 26 and 27.
August 25, 2026
PNW explores global energy partnerships in Portugal through federal IDEAS grant
Arash Asrari, associate professor of Electrical Engineering, and Ramesh Neupane, director of International Programs and Partnerships, visited academic and energy-sector partners in Portugal in June 2026 as part of a U.S. Department of State Increase and Diversify Education Abroad for U.S. Students (IDEAS) program grant project.
August 7, 2026
Purdue University Northwest ready to welcome student residents to Calumet Hall
Purdue University Northwest proudly cut the ribbon Aug. 4 on the university’s newest building, Calumet Hall. The three-story, 42,000-square-foot structure expands PNW’s student housing options for on-campus living and learning opportunities.
July 29, 2026
Purdue University Northwest supports families’ back-to-school needs through school-supply giveaways
Area families looking for help obtaining school supplies ahead of the new academic year are invited to visit Purdue University Northwest’s (PNW) free “Roaring Back to School” school-supply giveaway events on Aug. 6 and 7 at PNW’s Hammond and Westville campuses.
July 23, 2026
Purdue University Northwest’s Center for Innovation through Visualization and Simulation (CIVS) hosted U.S. Rep. Frank J. Mrvan on July 17 to share updates on key initiatives spearheaded by the center.
July 13, 2026
Sinai Forum at Purdue Northwest 2026 season to feature Jon Meacham, Pat Hughes and more
The Sinai Forum at Purdue University Northwest (PNW) announced the lineup of five notable speakers who will join its 2026 season.
July 8, 2026
Forging a New Path: How One MBA Graduate Transformed His Career
When Bryan Cheek (MBA’12) enrolled in the Purdue University Northwest (PNW) College of Business’ Master of Business Administration program, he entered with a goal to enhance his operations management role at U.S. Steel.