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News & Announcements

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Dantavious L. Hicks

Center for Faculty Excellence New Faculty Member Spotlight: Meet Dantavious L. Hicks

Get to know more about Dantavious L. Hicks, assistant professor of Counselor Education!

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PNW’s Water Institute takes interdisciplinary approach to key research area

The Purdue University Northwest Water Institute advances interdisciplinary applied research for studying water resilience and supporting workforce development. It’s an approach that is becoming more necessary for addressing the complex challenges faced by water consumers, from personal use to large-scale agriculture and industry.

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Purdue University Northwest and Ivy Tech partner to enhance hospitality career paths for Indiana college students

PNW and Ivy Tech Community College statewide are strengthening accessibility and affordability for college students pursuing hospitality and tourism careers through several academic transfer pathways.

Upcoming Events

Oct 16

Native Seed Collecting at Gabis Arboretum

Join the Native Seed Collection at Gabis Arboretum on October 16, 2026.

Oct 17

Join the Naturalist for a fall hike to see the changing leaves, enjoy the brisk cool air and learn about the ecology of Gabis Arboretum.

Oct 19

Gather your friends, test your knowledge and see if you have what it takes to become the ultimate Horror Trivia Champion!

Oct 20

The Spoon at PNW

The Spoon is a student-run cafe at PNW, serving breakfast, lunch, drinks and snacks.

Spring 2027 Priority Registration

Starting Oct. 26

Priority registration for the Spring 2027 semester will begin Oct. 26.

To find your registration time, click “View Registration Status” on the “Registering for Classes” page under the “Registration and Records” area in MyPNW.

View the Priority Registration Group Order

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Sinai Forum 2026

Season Begins On Oct. 4

The Purdue University Northwest Sinai Forum brings exceptional voices to Northwest Indiana for engaging conversations that deepen understanding, broaden perspective and illuminate the questions shaping our world.

View the 2026 Sinai Forum Speakers

Resources

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Dean of students

PNW’s Dean of Student office is your go-to resource for addressing student needs and offering information on PNW policies.

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Finding Your Path

Advising at PNW

From exploring campus resources to choosing the right classes to meet your goals, your advisor can offer guidance on the best path at PNW.

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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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Information Services

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

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Ask the Experts

Student Resources

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

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Key Dates

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

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PNW Libraries

Study space, computers and experts ready to help–find it all in PNW’s libraries.

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Bookstore

Get textbooks, notebooks and PNW gear including t-shirts, hats, hoodies and more.

Order a PNW License Plate!