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August 29, 2025
Updated biology and computer lab spaces open during fall 2025
Purdue University Northwest (PNW) has opened two upgraded classroom spaces for fall 2025, providing students across several disciplines with high-quality amenities to enhance their learning experiences.
August 21, 2025
PNW helps K-12 students kickstart their school year through supply giveaways
PNW Pride mascot Leo helps distribute backpacks on Aug. 7 during the “Roaring Back to School” school-supply giveaway at PNW’s Hammond campus.
August 18, 2025
PNW awarded $1.8 million in federal funding for TRIO Student Support Services
Purdue University Northwest’s (PNW) TRIO Student Support Services program was awarded $1.8 million in renewed funding for the next five years.
August 4, 2025
Natalie Hornbuckle named First-Ever Head Coach of Purdue Northwest Women’s Ice Hockey
Purdue Northwest Athletics has announced Natalie Hornbuckle as the inaugural Head Coach of the Women's Ice Hockey program.
July 30, 2025
PNW Connects Local High School Students with Hands-On Clean Energy Education
The Clean Energy and Smart Grids program, supported by the NiSource Charitable Foundation and NIPSCO, will educate students and teachers at East Chicago Central High School and Hammond Central High School through on-campus learning sessions and visits to energy facilities.
July 29, 2025
Purdue University Northwest Provides School Supplies on Aug. 7
PNW will host “Roaring Back to School” school-supply giveaway events on Thursday, Aug. 7, on both the Hammond and Westville campuses. The events offer area K-12 students an opportunity to gather the supplies they need for a successful academic year.
July 21, 2025
Purdue University Northwest recognized as Tier 1 Collegiate Purple Star of Indiana institution
Purdue University Northwest (PNW) has been designated a Collegiate Purple Star of Indiana institution by the Indiana Commission for Higher Education. This designation recognizes PNW’s commitment to supporting the military-affiliated student population at the university – from application to graduation.
July 14, 2025
Sinai Forum at Purdue Northwest 2025 season to feature Neil deGrasse Tyson, Platon, and more
Purdue University Northwest Sinai Forum announces this year's guests speakers.
July 9, 2025
PNW Nursing faculty member named American Academy of Nursing fellow
Julia Rogers, associate professor of Nursing at Purdue University Northwest, was named a fellow of the American Academy of Nursing, one of the highest distinctions for professional nurses.
July 7, 2025
PNW master’s student named to Conexus Indiana’s Rising 30 Class of 2025
Angela Perez, BS ’21, and current graduate student at Purdue University Northwest (PNW), was named to the Conexus Indiana Rising 30 Class of 2025. She was recognized for her significant contribution to the advanced manufacturing and logistics industry.
