Inside PNW
Inside PNW is the official news digest for university faculty and staff. Inside PNW provides key updates on campus news, celebrates achievements, and highlights information of importance to employees.
Inside PNW is emailed by the office of Marketing and Communications monthly during the fall and spring semesters.
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Inside PNW - Oct. 6, 2025
The latest Inside PNW includes U.S. News and World Report recognitions, photos from fall PNW events and introductions to our newest faculty.
- Sept. 15, 2025 – Fall Enrollment, Classroom Updates and Faculty and Staff Kudos
- Aug. 25, 2025 – Welcome Back!
- May 6, 2025 – End of Spring 2025
- April 8, 2025 – Catalyzing Development in Northwest Indiana
- March 13, 2025 – Inside PNW: PNW Alumni Positively Changing Our World
- Feb. 20, 2025 – Inside PNW: Changing Students’ Lives Starts with Us
- Jan. 16, 2025 – Inside PNW: Pride and Gratitude for 2024
- Dec. 11, 2024 – Inside PNW: End of Fall 2024
- Nov. 21, 2024 – Inside PNW: Strategic Planning, Westville Evening Classes and PNW Recognitions
- Oct. 29, 2024 – Inside PNW: Supporting Student Retention, Prestigious Physics Fellowship
- Sept. 25, 2024 – Inside PNW: Enrollment Update, U.S. News and World Report Recognition
- Sept. 4, 2024 – Inside PNW: Recapping the ‘Year Ahead,’ Get to Know Provost Mora
- Aug. 20, 2024 – New: “Inside PNW” Official News Digest for Faculty and Staff
Campus Announcements
On behalf of the Office of First Generation Student Success, we are so thrilled to announce our First Gen Week 2025 at PNW happening November 2 through 8, 2025.
New Ariba Purchasing Experience Coming in December
We’re excited to share that the Purdue Procurement Department, including West Lafayette and both regional campuses, is undertaking a joint project to improve the Ariba buying experience.
Wi-Fi Upgrades – Westville Campus
During the October Break (October 13–14, 2025), we will be upgrading the Wi-Fi service at the Westville campus. This upgrade will enable support for faster and more modern connections, delivering improved performance and speed for compatible devices.
News Highlights
Purdue University Northwest earned several recognitions for its academic quality and social mobility in U.S. News & World Report’s 2026 Best Colleges rankings. Among the newly published rankings, PNW earned a top 50 recognition for its undergraduate engineering programs.
Purdue University Northwest offers campus preview event for prospective college students
PNW invites prospective college students and their families to attend Preview PNW on Saturday, Oct. 18 on the Hammond campus. For more information, or to register visit pnw.edu/preview.
Purdue University Northwest reports gains in fall enrollment
Purdue University Northwest (PNW) welcomed 1,816 new undergraduate students, which represents a 6% increase in the incoming undergraduate class. The First Time in College (FTIC) cohort increased 10.5%. PNW also noted a record 70.5% retention rate for returning second-year students for the 2025-26 academic year.
Upcoming Events
Oct 15
Pumpkin Toss (Hammond)Midterms got you down? Join Student Life with this Hammond Campus classic: The Pumpkin Toss!
Oct 18
Honors College 5K WalkJoin the Honors College for a 5k Community Walk! This year, all proceeds from the 5K community walk will be donated to Mental Health America of Northwest Indiana.
Oct 18
Preview PNWWant to learn what it’s like to attend Purdue University Northwest? This open-house experience shares how PNW offers real-world experience in 70+ areas of study.