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 - Dec. 8, 2025
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- 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
PNW Athletics Promotes Courtney Locke to Senior Associate Athletic Director
Purdue University Northwest Athletics is pleased to announce the promotion of Courtney Locke to Senior Associate Athletic Director.
Your Voice in Our Strategic Plan Implementation
See updates regarding the implementation of PNW’s strategic plan, including RISE & Reflect: Your Voice in Our Strategic Plan events and the winner of the RISE Logo Competition.
Roaring into 2026: PNW’s 10th Anniversary Year
Chancellor Chris Holford reflects on how PNW changes students’ lives as Purdue University Northwest looks ahead to its 10th anniversary in 2026.
News Highlights
Purdue University Northwest announces new dean of the College of Business
Purdue University Northwest (PNW) has announced David G. Taylor will serve as the Teddy Jacobi Dean of the PNW College of Business, effective July 1, 2026. Taylor was selected through a national search process.
Purdue University Northwest student places fifth in international sales competition
Purdue University Northwest (PNW) student Dupree Price placed fifth in the fall 2025 RNMKRS Cold Call Competition. The Gary, Indiana, native was one of several PNW students who participated in the virtual competitions that included over 350 students from across the United States and Europe.
Building a Foundation for Success: PNW alumnus Jeff Strack
A family legacy in the community and a commitment to giving back inspire Jeff Strack’s support for Purdue University Northwest. A PNW Alumni Hall of Fame inductee, Strack appreciates how PNW helps students, many of whom are first generation, achieve success.
Upcoming Events
Jan 14
Spring 2026 Late RegistrationLate registration is the first week of classes – January 12 to 16.
Jan 14
Westville Campus: Remote OperationsThe PNW Westville Campus will operate remotely on Wednesday, Jan. 14, due to inclement weather anticipated to cause hazardous travel conditions in the LaPorte County area. The Hammond campus remains under normal operations.
Jan 14
Spring Welcome Rally (Hammond)Whether you’re looking to join a club, learn about campus resources or simply enjoy the upbeat atmosphere between classes, the Welcome Rally is the place to be.
Jan 15
Martin Luther King Jr. Community Event (Hammond Campus)PNW invites the Northwest Indiana community to the Hammond Campus to celebrate the life and legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr.