News & Announcements

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Center for Faculty Excellence New Faculty Member Spotlight: Meet Yang Ni

Purdue University Northwest’s Center for Faculty Excellence proudly welcomes Yang Ni, assistant professor of Computer Science, to the university’s 2025–26 faculty cohort.

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Center for Faculty Excellence New Faculty Member Spotlight: Meet Shawn Patrick

Purdue University Northwest’s Center for Faculty Excellence proudly welcomes Shawn Patrick, associate professor of Counseling Education, to the university’s 2025–26 faculty cohort.

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Esports Call-out Meeting and Tryouts

If you are interested in trying out for the PNW Esports program, we invite you to our callout meeting and tryouts in the Esports Arena (SULB 103)!

Upcoming Events

Jan 19

Athletics Week Ahead

Come cheer on our PNW athletes this week!

Jan 19

Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday – No Classes & Campuses are Closed

There are no classes and campuses are closed on Monday, January 19, 2026.

Jan 19

Martin Luther King Jr. Community Event (Westville Campus)

PNW invites the Northwest Indiana community to the Westville Campus to celebrate the life and legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr.

Jan 22

Purdue Northwest Today

Tune in to WJOB 1230-AM, 104.7-FM, or the TuneIn app for the Purdue Northwest Today program, highlighting PNW’s milestone 10th anniversary celebrations and previewing the 2026 Mane Event.

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Martin Luther King Jr. Day Celebrations

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 be hosting community conversations and speakers on January 15 and 19.

See Hammond Event Details (Jan. 15)

See Westville Event Details (Jan. 19)

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The Mane Event

Feb. 5, 2026

Join the Pride at the Mane Event, presented by Purdue Federal Credit Union! Cheer on PNW’s D1 Hockey vs Hope College while enjoying free food, giveaways and more.

See Mane Event Details

Resources

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Need Help?

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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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Plan Ahead

Classes and Courses

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

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Get Tech Help

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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Stay on Track

Key Dates

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

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Brain Builders

PNW Libraries

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

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Get PNW Gear

Bookstore

Get textbooks, notebooks and embrace your PNW Pride with t-shirts, hats, hoodies and more.