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.
Have something you’d like to share with PNW faculty and staff? Send us the details, and we’ll consider it for a future update.
- 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
Introducing Enhanced Meal Plans from PNW Dining Services
On July 1, 2026, food service at Purdue University Northwest will officially become a fully self-operated auxiliary unit, PNW Dining Services. This milestone gives us the freedom to reimagine campus dining around what matters most: our students. I am thrilled to share the first look at our enhanced meal plan offerings.
Ongoing Purdue IT Networking Project
You may see Purdue IT Networking in your area as part of a project to label networking jacks found throughout Purdue University Northwest.
Search for Next Vice Chancellor for Finance and Administration
PNW’s current Vice Chancellor for Finance and Administration, Steve Turner, will retire on June 30, 2027. To ensure a smooth transition, our goal is to hire a new VCFA to begin in January 2027. We have engaged Isaacson, Miller, a nationally recognized search firm, to support this search
News Highlights
Purdue University Northwest students earn spring 2026 Dean’s List honors
The Purdue University Northwest spring 2026 Dean’s List recognizes 1,834 undergraduate students for their academic achievements.
Inside The Numbers: PNW Athletics 2025-26 Year in Review
The Purdue University Northwest Department of Athletics celebrated another outstanding year during the 2025–26 season.
PNW hosted over 600 supporters at Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana for its 10th anniversary gala, a marquee event of the university’s 10th anniversary celebration recognizing a decade of changing students’ lives.
Upcoming Events
Jul 03
Independence Holiday – No Classes & Campuses are ClosedHave a happy and safe Independence Holiday, no classes and campuses are closed!
Jul 30
Free Outdoor Movie Night: Jaws (1975)Join the Office of Student Life for a free showing of Jaws (1975).
Aug 05
Free Outdoor Movie Night: Star Wars: The Mandalorian and GroguJoin the Office of Student Life for a free showing of Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu.
Aug 12
Free Outdoor Movie Night: Project Hail MaryJoin the Office of Student Life for a free showing of Project Hail Mary (2026).