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Dennis Lauer

Condolences

It is with sincere condolences we share the news of the passing of Assistant Professor of Mathematics Dennis Lauer on January 11, 2025.

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PNW Promotes Community and Dialogue at Martin Luther King Jr. Day Events

Purdue University Northwest hosted the first of its two Martin Luther King Jr. Day celebrations on Thursday, Jan. 16, with students, faculty, staff and members of the community gathering on PNW’s Hammond Campus to celebrate King’s legacy.

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Purdue University Northwest’s Social Work program earns reaccreditation

PNW’s Bachelor of Arts in Social Work program has earned reaccreditation by the Council on Social Work Education, reaffirming PNW’s high-quality undergraduate social work curriculum and commitment to preparing students for licensure in the professional field.

Upcoming Events

Jan 21

Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

There are no classes and campuses are closed.

Jan 21

Weather Alert: Remote Operations

Due to extreme weather conditions, both Hammond and Westville campuses will operate remotely on Tuesday, January 21.

Jan 23

PNW Today

PNW Today brings the latest news, insights, happenings and interesting conversations from the PNW Community.

Jan 23

Reducing Test Anxiety Workshop

Students, join us for a workshop on reducing test anxiety, hosted by PNW’s TRIO McNair Achievement Program.

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Martin Luther King Jr. Day Celebrations

January 20 – Westville
7:45 a.m. to 11 a.m.

Purdue University Northwest invites the community to join in a celebration of diversity, inclusion and Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy.

As part of PNW’s annual program, we will host commUNITY days with Hammond Councilman, Barry Tyler and Westville’s Michigan City Chief of Police, Marty Corley.

Explore MLK Day Celebration Information

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The Mane Event

January 30

4 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Fitness and Recreation Center

Join the Pride at the Mane Event, presented by Purdue Federal Credit Union!

Cheer on men’s and women’s basketball while enjoying free food, giveaways and more.

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Classes and Courses

Stay the course to commencement—dive into PNW’s class schedules and course descriptions.

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

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Student Resources

From tutoring to counseling, access the resources you need to be your best.

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From registration to commencement, check off the next milestone to success.

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