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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.
April 20, 2026
The Steel Manufacturing Simulation and Visualization Consortium (SMSVC), an initiative spearheaded by Purdue University Northwest’s (PNW) Center for Innovation through Visualization and Simulation (CIVS), is celebrating a decade of transformational innovation that advances efficiencies for partnering steel manufacturing and energy production companies.
April 17, 2026
GreatNews.Life: South Shore Tourism Partners with PNW to Inspire Future Hospitality Leaders
South Shore Convention and Visitors Authority (SSCVA) has partnered with Purdue University Northwest (PNW) White Lodging School of Hospitality and Tourism Management (HTM) and College of Business to provide students with hands-on, real-world experience in destination development and visitor engagement.
April 17, 2026
Chris Vincent Named Head Women’s Basketball Coach
Purdue Northwest Director of Athletics Rick Costello has announced the hiring of Chris Vincent as the next head coach of the women's basketball program.
April 16, 2026
Purdue University Northwest professor José Castro-Urioste named U.S. Fulbright Specialist
PNW faculty member, José Castro-Urioste, professor of Spanish in the PNW College of Humanities, Education and Social Sciences, has been named a U.S. Fulbright Specialist.
April 8, 2026
Help change students’ lives on 2026 PNW Day of Giving
Purdue University Northwest (PNW) invites the community to join in changing students’ lives by making a gift on Wednesday, April 29 during PNW Day of Giving.
April 7, 2026
PNW’s Nursing and Business graduate programs recognized nationally by U.S. News and World Report
Several of Purdue University Northwest’s (PNW) graduate programs in nursing and business were included in U.S. News and World Report’s 2026 Best Graduate Schools rankings, released April 7.
March 17, 2026
Cooper Olson Signs with the Indiana Sentinels of the FPHL
Senior goaltender Cooper Olson, who competed for PNW ACHA Division 1 Hockey, has signed a professional contract with the Indiana Sentinels of the Federal Prospects Hockey League, becoming the first player in program history to sign a professional deal.