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 - 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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Campus Announcements

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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.

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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

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Changes to PNW Windows Computers

As part of the ongoing Active Directory Migration project, PNW Windows computers will be migrated over to the central Purdue environment throughout the next two weeks. (macOS devices have already been migrated, and those users can disregard this message.)

News Highlights

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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.

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PNW Athletics Earns 21st Straight Semester Above 3.0 GPA

The Purdue University Northwest Department of Athletics has achieved its 21st consecutive semester with a cumulative GPA above 3.0, reinforcing PNW’s long-standing commitment to academic excellence.

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Purdue University Northwest celebrates lifechanging opportunities for students, regional impact at 10th anniversary gala

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

Jun 22

PNW Powers 46th Annual Golf Outing

The 46th Annual Powers-Purdue University Northwest Golf Invitational will be held on Monday, June 22, at Briar Ridge Country Club in Schererville, Indiana.

Jun 24

Free Outdoor Movie Night: Zootopia 2

Join the Office of Student Life for a free showing of Zootopia 2 (2025).

Jul 03

Independence Holiday – No Classes & Campuses are Closed

Have 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).