News and Announcements

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Register for free Preview PNW open house information sessions

PNW invites prospective college students and their families to attend Preview PNW on Thursday, April 23 on the Westville campus and Saturday, April 25 on the Hammond campus.

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Purdue University Northwest marks 10 years during Founders Day celebration

Purdue University Northwest (PNW) campus community members celebrated the major milestone of 10 years of changing students’ lives during the university’s 2026 Founders Day event on March 8.

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“Fight Like a Girl” Women’s Self-Defense Training

Safety is a top priority at Purdue University Northwest. We are proud to announce our annual “Fight Like a Girl” Women’s Self-Defense Training will be offered on Wednesday, March 11.

Resources

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Information Technology/CSC

GeT Tech HELP

From accessing Brightspace to changing your password, get the help you need.

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Human Resources

Employee Support

Find key resources, including development opportunities, benefits and staying healthy.

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Class Schedules

In Session

Need to know where to be? Find times and locations for upcoming classes.

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PNW Careers

Working at PNW

Explore opportunities that let you make a difference for students—and our region.

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PNW Accessibility Center

Necessary Services

Empowering college-ready students with documented disabilities to participate fully in PNW.

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PNW Catalog

Academic Guidelines

Find answers to almost all questions related to academic life in the PNW Catalog.

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Faculty Senate

Governing Body

PNW’s Faculty Senate exercises faculty legislative, policy-making and advisory powers.

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Facilities Services

Get it fixed

From maintenance to housekeeping, reach out with your building and grounds needs.

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Days of Discovery

Thursday, April 16

Hammond Campus

Celebrate research, scholarship and creativity at PNW! The 2026 Days of Discovery event will feature a faculty panel, keynote speaker Lulu Miller and poster presentations from students and faculty.

Explore EVENT INFORMATION

See Event Schedule

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Vote for PNW in “Best of the Region”

Vote for PNW in The Times of Northwest Indiana’s 2026 Best of the Region ballot!

Text 886 to (219) 697-6667 to vote PNW for Best College/University.

Vote once per day from any device through March 29 and show Northwest Indiana why PNW is the best!

See Other Ways to Vote for PNW

Upcoming Events

Mar 17

Vote for PNW in “Best of the Region”

The Times of Northwest Indiana has opened the polls to vote in the 2026 Best of the Region contest. Please take the time to vote for PNW!

Mar 17

Spring Break – No Classes but Campus Offices are Open

Enjoy your Spring Break! Classes resume Monday, March 23.

Mar 20

Midwest Collegiate Cyber Defense Competition (MWCCDC)

The Midwest Collegiate Cyber Defense Competition (MWCCDC), part of the National Collegiate Cyber Defense Competition, is an invitation-only regional cybersecurity event hosting students and guest from several Midwest states.

Mar 22

Big Sell Submission Deadline

Think you have the next big business idea? Want a chance to win $10,000 in eight minutes? 2026 Big Sell video submissions will be accepted until March 22.