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 - Dec. 11, 2024
The latest installment of Inside PNW includes a special ‘thank you’ from Chancellor Holford to all PNW employees as well as fall 2024 commencement information and Giving Tuesday updates.
- 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
Throughout the fall 2024 semester, you have continued to make Purdue University Northwest a university that transforms students’ lives and our communities.
PNW’s Got Talent Nominations Are Open
The PNW Founders Day Committee invites faculty and staff to share their greatest talents via video recording to be shown at the Founders Day celebration on March 7, 2025.
Thank You for Your Generosity to PNW on Giving Tuesday!
Thanks to your incredible generosity, we have surpassed our $2,000 goal for the PNW Food Pantry and raised over $5,500 for our students!
News Highlights
Purdue Trustees Approve Plans for New PNW Residence Hall
Purdue University Northwest plans to expand housing options for students by building a third residence hall on the Hammond campus, as approved by the Purdue University Board of Trustees.
A spark of curiosity: Meet Fall 2024 Chancellor Medallion recipient Oona Kintscher
Oona Kintscher, ‘24, had an array of academic interests while growing up in Berlin, Germany that spanned computer science, robotics, biology and medicine.
Journey to the Goal Line: Meet Fall 2024 PNW graduate Jacob Battista
Jacob Battista, ’24, he will earn a bachelor of science degree in Marketing and a minor in Sales from the College of Business.
Upcoming Events
Dec 15
Fall 2024 Final ExamsGet ready to start your final exams! Final exams run from Monday, December 9, through Saturday, December 14.
Dec 15
Fall 2024 CommencementFall 2024 Commencement ceremonies will be held indoors at the Hammond campus on Saturday, December 14, 2024.
Dec 17
Fall 2024 Final Grades DueA reminder to all faculty that final grades are due by Tuesday, December 17 at 5 p.m. (Central Time Zone). Enjoy your break!
Dec 26
Support PNW Students with a Year-End GiftBy making a gift to Purdue University Northwest scholarship funds, you can change students’ futures.