News and Announcements

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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.

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Purdue Northwest migration to Microsoft Teams Calling

Purdue IT is migrating voice services at Purdue Northwest (PNW) to Microsoft Teams calling. Phone numbers will be ported in waves starting in late October/early November, and users will be notified approximately two weeks prior to their planned migration date.

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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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

Upcoming Events

Oct 15

Drive-Thru Flu Shot Event for PNW Faculty & Staff – Westville Campus

The Center for Healthy Living (CHL) at PNW will be offering flu shots via drive-thru events!

Oct 15

American Red Cross Blood Drive – Oct. 15

American Red Cross is hosting a Blood Drive. Please reserve your time slot on their website. 

Oct 15

The Miracle Drug: Exercise to Improve Mental Health

Matthew Ladwig, Assistant Professor of Integrative Human Health, outlines the impact of exercise on mental health.

Oct 15

Boundary Setting for Faculty: Building a Sustainable Academic Life

One key to being productive is learning how to set healthy boundaries. Are there boundaries you could establish with students, colleagues, administrators, or even your commitments outside of work? What important priorities might you be neglecting because a boundary has not been clearly communicated or enforced?