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 - March 13, 2025
The latest installment of Inside PNW includes an update from Chancellor Holford on the Alumni Hall of Fame, a recap of Founders Day 2025 and the announcement of PNW’s new Dean of the College of Engineering and Sciences.
- 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
Enhancement to the Contract Request Process – Effective Wednesday, March 19, 2025
We’ve introduced a new Software Contract Request form to streamline the process and capture the essential details for contract review.
New Accounts Payable and Procurement Vendor Portal – PaymentWorks
PaymentWorks has been selected as our new Vendor Portal partner. Use of the portal provides vendors with direct access to enter and maintain their own data.
R: Drive Retirement: Timeline Reminder
Starting March 22, the R:\ drive (departmental storage) will be set to read-only. This means that you will no longer be able to add or modify any files on this drive but can still access the files stored there.
News Highlights
NWI Times: Catalyzing development in Northwest Indiana
PNW Chancellor Kenneth C. Holford shares his vision of the university’s role in connecting leaders, technology and opportunity to advance regional development. One of the most promising developments in our region’s economic landscape is the establishment of the Roberts Impact Lab (RIL) at Purdue University Northwest.
PNW’s College of Nursing adds newborn-focused simulation equipment
The College of Nursing at PNW is enhancing its state-of-the-art health simulation labs with new specialty equipment focused on pregnancy, childbirth and newborn health care, thanks to a generous donation that allowed the university to purchase two specialized simulation packages for obstetrics and pediatrics.
Purdue University Northwest announced following a national search that José R. Sánchez will join the university as dean of the College of Engineering and Sciences, effective May 1, 2025.
Upcoming Events
Mar 22
Scholarships DeadlineBe sure to apply for PNW scholarships before the extended deadline of March 22, 2025, for the 2025-26 academic year.
Mar 23
Big Sell Submission DeadlineThink you have the next big business idea? Want a chance to win $10,000 in eight minutes? 2025 Big Sell video submissions will be accepted until March 23.
Mar 23
2025 “Best of the Region” Voting DeadlineThe Times of Northwest Indiana has opened the polls to vote in the 2025 Best of the Region contest. Please take the time to vote for PNW!