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Purdue University Northwest professor named Fellow of the American Physiological Society

Purdue University Northwest (PNW) Nils K. Nelson Endowed Professor of Integrative Human Health John Durocher has been named a 2026 Fellow of the American Physiological Society (FAPS).

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Purdue University Northwest Professor Returns from Transformative Fulbright Specialist Appointment in Italy

Magesh Chandramouli, professor of Computer Graphics Technology, spent three weeks during December 2025 as a U.S. Fulbright Specialist at Politecnico di Torino (Polytechnic University of Turin) in Turin, Italy.

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Engineering a Legacy: PNW alumnus Stewart McMillan

PNW alumnus Stewart McMillan (B.S.,’77) has dedicated his life to making a difference. A passion for service, which fueled his career, now inspires McMillan’s support for PNW and its current students.

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The Mane Event

Feb. 5, 2026

Join the Pride at the Mane Event, presented by Purdue Federal Credit Union! Cheer on PNW’s D1 Hockey vs Hope College while enjoying free food, giveaways and more.

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Upcoming Events

Feb 03

Chancellors Cup Challenge

This week, PNW will focus efforts on alleviating food insecurity on campus by filling the shelves of the PNW Food Pantry!

Feb 03

Deadline to Submit Spring 2026 Residency Application

Residency Applications for Spring 2026 are due by 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, February 3. For more information, visit the Residency web page.

Feb 04

FAFSA Workshop

Drop in to complete your FAFSA for the new academic year. Staff from Financial Aid will be available to assist.

Feb 05

The Mane Event

Join the Pride at the Mane Event, presented by Purdue Federal Credit Union! Cheer on the PNW D1 hockey team while enjoying free food, giveaways and more.