News Releases

September 12, 2022
PNW recognized among best Midwest universities by U.S. News and World Report
Purdue University Northwest (PNW) is recognized for its campus diversity and several undergraduate programs in U.S. News & World Report’s 2022-2023 annual Best Colleges rankings, released Monday, Sept. 12.
September 8, 2022
Purdue University Northwest enrolls increasingly diverse student population
Purdue University Northwest’s (PNW) fall 2022 enrollment figures show positive trends of first-time freshman enrollment and increasing diversity at the university. First-time freshmen enrollment was up 21%!
April 8, 2022
Purdue University Northwest announces faculty member promotions
Nine Purdue University Northwest (PNW) faculty members were approved for promotions for the upcoming academic year today (April 8) by the Purdue University Board of Trustees. The promotions are effective Aug. 15.
July 7, 2022
Two Purdue Northwest CMEC-affiliated startups earn regional pitch competition investments
Two startups affiliated with Purdue University Northwest’s (PNW) Commercialization and Manufacturing Excellence Center (CMEC) recently received investment agreements from Elevate Ventures’ Elevate Nexus regional pitch competitions to help grow and scale their respective entrepreneurial pursuits.
June 29, 2022
PNW Clinical Associate Professor Shontrai D. Irving awarded Sagamore of the Wabash
Purdue University Northwest (PNW) Clinical Associate Professor of Business Law Shontrai D. Irving was honored Tuesday, July 28 with the Sagamore of the Wabash award for his career as an attorney, involvement with the local community and academics, and role as a foster parent.
June 22, 2022
Purdue University Northwest students earn spring semester Dean’s List honors
The Purdue University Northwest (PNW) 2022 spring semester Dean’s List recognizes 1,680 undergraduate students for their academic achievement.
April 29, 2022
Purdue Northwest Roars Ahead with Generous Support on PNW Day of Giving
Purdue University Northwest (PNW) raised nearly $900,000 from more than 1,240 donations in 24 hours during its annual Day of Giving on April 27. Donors’ gifts to PNW are used to support student scholarships, academic programs, Pride athletics, student organizations and other strategic initiatives.
January 27, 2022
Purdue University Northwest students earn fall semester Dean’s List honors
The Purdue University Northwest (PNW) 2021 fall semester Dean’s List recognizes 1,703 undergraduate students for their academic achievement.
January 14, 2022
Purdue University Northwest student places in top 2 percent in international sales competition
Purdue University Northwest (PNW) student Brittany Barnard placed in the top 2 percent worldwide in the RNMKRS Virtual Sales Role-Play Competition. The Kokomo native was one of several PNW students who took part in the virtual competition that included students from across the United States and Europe.
December 11, 2021
Purdue University Northwest Graduates Urged to Embrace Life, Seek Solutions
Purdue University Northwest (PNW) graduates should be willing to take risks and seek solutions as they begin their careers, keynote speaker Tom Dermody, mayor of the City of La Porte, […]