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Purdue University Northwest invites community members to join 2026 MLK Day events

Purdue University Northwest (PNW) invites the public to join in celebrating the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.’s life and legacy through free programming on Jan. 15 and Jan. 19, 2026.

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Purdue University Northwest Earns National Recognition for Cybersecurity Education, Career Preparation

PNW has once again received the International Council of Electronic Commerce Consults’ Academia Circle of Excellence Award in recognition of high-quality teaching that effectively prepares students and professionals to enter needed areas of the national cybersecurity workforce.

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Purdue University Northwest Students Take First Steps Toward Global Engagement with Passport Registration

50 PNW students will be able to enhance their academic journeys thanks to generous funding that has supported their registrations for U.S. passports.

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Spring Welcome Rally

JANUARY 13 AND 14

Start your semester with momentum at the Spring Welcome Rallies!

Hosted by the Office of Student Life, this signature kickoff event brings together student organizations, campus departments and hundreds of students for an energizing start to the spring term.

WESTVILLE (JAN. 13)

HAMMOND (JAN. 14)

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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

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Dec 19

Fall 2025 Final Exams

Get ready to start your final exams! Final exams run from Monday, December 15, through Saturday, December 20.

Dec 24

Winter Recess – University Closed

Purdue University Northwest will be closed from Wednesday, December 24, 2025, to Friday, January 2, 2026, for winter recess. Campus offices will reopen Monday, January 5, and classes will resume Monday, January 12.

Dec 26

Support PNW Students with a Year-End Gift

By making a gift to Purdue University Northwest scholarship funds, you can change students’ futures.

Jan 12

Spring 2026 Classes Begin

We’re excited to kick off another semester of learning and PNW Pride. Power Onward!