Psychology
May 4, 2026
The Human Element: Meet 2026 PNW Graduate Jezelyn Torres
Motivated by an acute awareness of the need for accessible mental health services, Jezelyn Torres, ‘26, earned her degree in psychology from Purdue University Northwest.
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 6, 2025
Charting a Career: Meet 2025 PNW graduate Grace Mumaugh
Grace Mumaugh's, '25, her desire to care for others has led her to a B.S. in Nursing, along with a minor in Psychology from Purdue University Northwest.
April 4, 2025
PNW Honors Five Impactful Leaders at Fourth Annual Alumni Hall of Fame Induction
Purdue University Northwest celebrated five impactful alumni on April 3, 2025, including the induction of Nicole Kupchik and Mitchell “Mason” Macenski into the PNW Alumni Hall of Fame.
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.
October 11, 2023
Purdue Northwest welcomes renowned psychiatrist Dr. Bruce Perry for campus visit
Renowned clinician, researcher and scholar Dr. Bruce Perry will deliver talks at Purdue Northwest on Oct. 15 and 16 that are open to the public.
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.
August 17, 2023
PNW names 2023 Academic and Student Success Advisor of the Year
Martha Jackson, academic and student success advisor at PNW has been named the 2023 Academic and Student Success Advisor of the Year.