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.
Inside PNW - May 4, 2026
The latest Inside PNW celebrates Purdue University Northwest 2026 commencement while recognizing milestone achievements for faculty and research.
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- April 13, 2026 – Inside PNW: Day of Giving and Carnegie Research University Designation
- March 23, 2026 – Inside PNW: PNW Lions and Founders Day Recognitions
- Feb. 6, 2026 – Inside PNW: Faculty Recognitions, National Rankings and Alumni Awards
- Jan. 20, 2026 – Inside PNW: Welcome Back to PNW’s 10th Anniversary Year
- Dec. 8, 2025 – Cybersecurity Grants, PNW Internship Highlights and New Faculty Profiles
- Nov. 17, 2025 – Branded License Plates, Supporting Student Success, and Transfer Agreements
- Oct. 27, 2025 – NASA Partnership, Fall Events and Campus Highlights!
- Oct. 6, 2025 – Ratings Recognition, Faculty Spotlights and Photos from Fall Events
- 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
Welcome New Members of the PNW Facilities Team
Welcome to two new members of the Purdue University Northwest Facilities Team: Melissa Mravec and Carolyn Johnson. We look forward to the experience and leadership they will bring to their respective roles.
Fiscal Year End Close Deadlines
Purdue Northwest faculty and staff, please note the following fiscal year-end deadlines for Accounts Payable, the Business Office, and Procurement.
See updates on summer 2026 Purdue-system Information Technology projects, from directory updates to multi-factor authentication.
News Highlights
Purdue University Northwest graduates urged to hold onto virtues amid technological advancements
Major shifts in modern-day technologies, such as artificial intelligence, are transforming how people learn, work, communicate and more.
A Lifelong Calling: Meet 2026 PNW graduate Loretta Santino
The path to a career in nursing began at home for Chancellor’s Medallion recipient Loretta Santino (BSN’26).
Life in the Fast Lane: Meet 2025 PNW Graduate Stefan Dinich
Stefan Dinich’s passion for working on automobiles found a hands-on outlet in the Purdue Northwest Baja Racing team as the 2025 graduate earned his mechanical engineering technology degree.
Upcoming Events
May 14
PNW Athletics TodayListen to Rick Costello, director of Athletics, and coach and student-athlete guests as they dive into the latest in PNW Pride Athletics!
May 25
Memorial Day Holiday – No Classes & Campuses are ClosedOn Memorial Day, Monday, May 25, there are no classes and campus offices are closed.
May 29
10th Anniversary GalaCelebrate a decade of changing students’ lives with Purdue University Northwest at our 10th Anniversary Gala.
Jun 22
PNW Powers 46th Annual Golf OutingThe 46th Annual Powers-Purdue University Northwest Golf Invitational will be held on Monday, June 22, at Briar Ridge Country Club in Schererville, Indiana.