Alumni
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 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.
May 26, 2026
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!
April 30, 2026
Goal-den standard: Meet 2026 PNW graduate Cooper Olson
Meet PNW graduate Cooper Olson, BSME ‘26, who is kicking off a professional hockey career after earning a mechanical engineering degree in the classroom.
April 16, 2026
Alumni Spotlight: Sujay Vittal
Sujay Vittal, ‘19, M.S. in Computer Science, is an engineering leader at Samsara in Seattle, where he helps teams use technology to work smarter and make better decisions.
April 10, 2026
Purdue University Northwest announces faculty member promotions for 2026-27 academic year
Eight Purdue University Northwest (PNW) faculty members received approval April 10 by the Purdue University Board of Trustees for academic promotions starting in the 2026-27 academic year.
January 28, 2026
Engineering a Legacy: PNW alumnus Stewart McMillan
PNW alumnus Stewart McMillan (B.S.,’77) has dedicated his life to making a difference. A passion for service, which fueled his career, now inspires McMillan’s support for PNW and its current students.