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