CHESS
June 6, 2025
PNW alumni leading change in regional community leadership organizations
Purdue University Northwest (PNW) plays a pivotal role in supporting local communities throughout Northwest Indiana (NWI) by preparing students with the skills and knowledge needed to make impactful change as […]
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.
April 7, 2025
Welcome Dr. Richard Sévère as the New CHESS Dean
Richard Sévère has been announced as the Dean of Purdue University Northwest's College of Humanities, Education and Social Sciences (CHESS), effective July 1, 2025.
April 4, 2025
Purdue University Northwest announces faculty member promotions
Nine PNW faculty members received approval today (April 4) by the Purdue University Board of Trustees for academic promotions starting in the 2025-26 academic year.
February 20, 2025
Open Forums: Dean Candidates, College of Humanities, Education and Social Sciences
The PNW campus community is invited to join us for public presentations followed by Q&A sessions from the finalists for the position of Dean of PNW's College of Humanities, Education, and Social Sciences.
December 17, 2024
Purdue University Northwest Graduates Encouraged to Commit to Themselves and Their Dreams
Purdue University Northwest celebrated summer and fall 2024 graduates during two ceremonies held Saturday, Dec. 14. A total of 650 candidates were recognized for not only their commitment to academic excellence, but also their grit exhibited through student leadership, community service and extracurricular involvement.
November 18, 2024
Thirteen PNW faculty and staff members are being recognized by Purdue University’s Office of Research for impactful scholarly initiatives that have earned millions of dollars in external funding.
April 26, 2024
For the Love of Learning: Meet 2024 PNW graduate Jonathan Del Real
Growing up, Jonathan Del Real, '24, loved learning and school, had a profound interest in language, specifically Spanish, and enjoyed helping others learn. It wasn’t until his last two years in high school that he put all the pieces together and realized he wanted a career as a Spanish teacher.
March 27, 2024
Purdue University Northwest receives grant to support PNW Education students in preparing for Science of Reading-based instruction.
December 6, 2023
David Pratt, associate professor of Education, has dedicated his career to the academic success of students from kindergarten to college, initially as a public school teacher and now as a university professor.
