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.
July 10, 2026
Welcome Dr. David Taylor to Purdue University Northwest
I am delighted to share that Dr. David Taylor officially joined Purdue University Northwest on July 1st as the Teddy Jacobi Dean of the College of Business and Professor of Marketing. Please join me in extending a warm PNW welcome as he begins his leadership of the college and becomes an integral part of our university community.
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.
June 23, 2026
Purdue University Northwest students earn spring 2026 Dean’s List honors
The Purdue University Northwest spring 2026 Dean’s List recognizes 1,834 undergraduate students for their academic achievements.
May 26, 2026
PNW named Best University in the Region
Purdue University Northwest was named “Best University” for a third consecutive year in The Times of Northwest Indiana newspaper’s 2026 “Best of the Region” ballot!
May 20, 2026
Purdue University Northwest announces winners of the 2026 PNW Big Sell
Purdue University Northwest (PNW) awarded seed funding to three innovative entrepreneurs during the 2026 PNW Big Sell, the university’s annual pitch competition designed to support aspiring entrepreneurs and early-stage business ventures.
May 11, 2026
Purdue University Northwest graduates urged to hold onto virtues amid technological advancements
Major shifts in modern-day technologies, such as artificial intelligence, are transforming how people learn, work, communicate and more.
May 5, 2026
Transforming into a leader: Meet 2026 PNW graduate Casandra Vickers
Casandra Vickers remembers not stepping much outside of her comfort zone beyond her coursework when she began her PNW academic career.
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.