Faculty Staff
January 15, 2026
Center for Faculty Excellence New Faculty Member Spotlight: Meet Shawn Patrick
Purdue University Northwest’s Center for Faculty Excellence proudly welcomes Shawn Patrick, associate professor of Counseling Education, to the university’s 2025–26 faculty cohort.
January 13, 2026
PNW Athletics Promotes Courtney Locke to Senior Associate Athletic Director
Purdue University Northwest Athletics is pleased to announce the promotion of Courtney Locke to Senior Associate Athletic Director.
January 13, 2026
Purdue University Northwest announces new dean of the College of Business
Purdue University Northwest (PNW) has announced David G. Taylor will serve as the Teddy Jacobi Dean of the PNW College of Business, effective July 1, 2026. Taylor was selected through a national search process.
January 13, 2026
Your Voice in Our Strategic Plan Implementation
See updates regarding the implementation of PNW's strategic plan, including RISE & Reflect: Your Voice in Our Strategic Plan events and the winner of the RISE Logo Competition.
January 12, 2026
Purdue University Northwest student places fifth in international sales competition
Purdue University Northwest (PNW) student Dupree Price placed fifth in the fall 2025 RNMKRS Cold Call Competition. The Gary, Indiana, native was one of several PNW students who participated in the virtual competitions that included over 350 students from across the United States and Europe.
January 12, 2026
Roaring into 2026: PNW’s 10th Anniversary Year
Chancellor Chris Holford reflects on how PNW changes students' lives as Purdue University Northwest looks ahead to its 10th anniversary in 2026.
January 8, 2026
Welcome Dr. David Taylor as the New COB Dean
PNW is delighted to announce that Dr. David Taylor will serve as the Teddy Jacobi Dean of the College of Business, effective July 1, 2026.
January 6, 2026
Building a Foundation for Success: PNW alumnus Jeff Strack
A family legacy in the community and a commitment to giving back inspire Jeff Strack's support for Purdue University Northwest. A PNW Alumni Hall of Fame inductee, Strack appreciates how PNW helps students, many of whom are first generation, achieve success.
December 23, 2025
Announcement: Assistant Vice Chancellor for University Recruitment and K-12 Strategy
I am pleased to announce the promotion of Dr. Julie Wiejak to Assistant Vice Chancellor for University Recruitment and K–12 Strategy.
December 19, 2025
Purdue University Northwest presents career possibilities in STEM for area high schoolers
Over 200 area high school students were immersed in the fundamentals and real-world applications of artificial intelligence, cybersecurity robotics and more through Purdue University Northwest’s (PNW) annual “AI, Cybersecurity, and STEM Discovery Day” event in December 2025.