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September 29, 2026
October is Exercise is Medicine® Month at Purdue University Northwest
Since 2021, PNW has been recognized by the American College of Sports Medicine for its commitment to the Exercise is Medicine® On Campus initiative. This year, PNW's dedication to campus wellness and the ongoing efforts of the PNW Center for Healthy Living earned the university the distinction of an Exercise is Medicine® Gold-Level Campus.
September 23, 2026
Design an Experiment for the International Space Station
Here is your opportunity to design an experiment that will be conducted aboard the International Space Station!
September 22, 2026
PNW Ranked Among 2027 Best Midwest Public Regional Universities by U.S. News & World Report
Purdue University Northwest once again earned recognition as a top public regional university in U.S. News & World Report’s 2027 annual Best Colleges rankings, released Tuesday, Sept. 22.
September 17, 2026
Center for Faculty Excellence New Faculty Member Spotlight: Meet Irfan Ahmad Ganie
Purdue University Northwest’s Center for Faculty Excellence proudly welcomes Irfan Ahmad Ganie, assistant professor of Electrical Engineering, to the university’s 2026–27 faculty cohort.
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 27, 2026
PNW’s Exercise is Medicine® On Campus program earns highest honor from ACSM
Purdue University Northwest (PNW) has been awarded gold-level status by Exercise is Medicine® On Campus (EIM-OC), a community impact initiative of the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM), for its efforts to create a culture of wellness on campus.
July 23, 2026
Purdue University Northwest’s Center for Innovation through Visualization and Simulation (CIVS) hosted U.S. Rep. Frank J. Mrvan on July 17 to share updates on key initiatives spearheaded by the center.
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.
June 10, 2026
Purdue University Northwest’s (PNW) chapter of Eta Kappa Nu (HKN), the international honor society for the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), has received the 2024-2025 Outstanding Chapter Award.
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!