Commencement
May 6, 2026
Writing the future: Meet 2026 graduate Aliana Quinones
For Aliana Quinones (BA’26) the path to a bachelor’s degree in English Literature and a minor in Environmental Science at PNW was a journey of exploration.
May 4, 2026
Capitol Ambitions: Meet 2025 PNW graduate Angel Carrillo
Sparked by the national conversation surrounding the 2016 U.S. presidential election, Angel Carrillo’s (BA ‘25) interest in politics and government began early.
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.
May 13, 2025
Purdue University Northwest’s (PNW) 2025 graduates have poured countless hours into their persistent journeys to earn their degrees. On May 10, the culmination of over 850 candidates’ hard work was celebrated during PNW’s 2025 Commencement.
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 7, 2025
Head of the Class: Meet 2025 PNW graduate Fatima Chavez
For Fatima Chavez, ‘25, a part-time job in a classroom prompted a passion for education that culminated with her degree this spring in Elementary Education: Special Needs.
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.
May 5, 2025
Raising the Bar: Meet 2025 PNW graduate Mya Bell
A last-minute decision to join a PNW campus tour culminated in Mya Bell, ‘25, earning dual bachelor’s degrees in Human Development and Family Sciences (HDFS) and Political Science.
December 9, 2024
Classroom to the Courtroom: Meet Fall 2024 PNW graduate Joseph Ignatuk
Joseph Ignatuk, ’24, is set to earn a bachelor of arts degree in Political Science from the College of Humanities, Education and Social Sciences at Purdue University Northwest (PNW) with minors in French and Philosophy.