People gather in front of a building and fountain on PNW's Westville campus on a sunny day.

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News and Announcements

Creating opportunities: Meet 2024 PNW graduate Esmeralda Mendez

As a new student at PNW, Esmeralda Mendez, ’24, was undecided on a course of study when she attended a presentation on the HTM program.

Purdue University Northwest announces 2024 winners of The PNW Big Sell

PNW announces the top three winners of the 2024 PNW Big Sell, our annual contest to fund what could be the next big idea in business.

Finding her momentum: Meet PNW 2024 graduate Antonia Frech

College is the place to find yourself in pursuit of your dreams, and Antonia Frech did just that as she prepares to graduate with a Bachelor of Science in Physics.

Resources

A PNW Career Center representative reviews a resume

Working at PNW

Careers

Pursue your calling while making a difference in the region.

Roar Pride

PNW Athletics

Cheer for PNW’s 17 NCAA Division II athletic programs.

Students throw color to kick off the PNW Pride Stride 5k

Community Events

Calendar

Join us for special events, from Sinai Forum to summer camps.

Getting to PNW

Maps and Directions

Get directions to PNW’s Hammond and Westville campuses.

Step into Nature

Gabis Arboretum

Relax amidst 300 acres of gardens, woodlands and hiking trails

Support Services

Community Counseling

Access quality, affordable, culturally competent therapeutic services.

Get Active

Fitness Centers

Work out with community memberships in Hammond and Westville!

The Roundtable Perspective

Arts and Entertainment

A collegiate television program produced by students and faculty of PNW!

PNW graduates pose with their diplomas outside the Nils K. Nelson Bioscience Innovation Building.

Spring 2024 Commencement

MAY 4

We’re excited to celebrate PNW’s Spring 2024 graduates as they Power Onward to a degree!

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Events

PNW Community Events

May 03

Native Plant Sale

Join Gabis Arboretum at Purdue Northwest for our third annual native plant sale! Proceeds from the plant sale help support the arboretum.

May 03

Parking Closures for Commencement

Lots on the south end on PNW’s Hammond Campus will be parking lot closures in preparation for Commencement on Saturday, May 4.

May 04

Spring 2024 Commencement

Spring 2024 Commencement ceremonies will be held outdoors at the Hammond campus on Saturday, May 4, 2024.

May 10

Veterans Celebration and Ball

Purdue University Northwest invites you to join us for the 2024 PNW Veteran’s Celebration and Ball as we honor our veterans.