News and Announcements

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Cooper Olson Signs with the Indiana Sentinels of the FPHL

Senior goaltender Cooper Olson, who competed for PNW ACHA Division 1 Hockey, has signed a professional contract with the Indiana Sentinels of the Federal Prospects Hockey League, becoming the first player in program history to sign a professional deal.

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Register for free Preview PNW open house information sessions

PNW invites prospective college students and their families to attend Preview PNW on Thursday, April 23 on the Westville campus and Saturday, April 25 on the Hammond campus.

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Purdue University Northwest marks 10 years during Founders Day celebration

Purdue University Northwest (PNW) campus community members celebrated the major milestone of 10 years of changing students’ lives during the university’s 2026 Founders Day event on March 8.

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Enter your major and courseload and see how much you can expect to pay.

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Paying for College

Financial Aid

Learn more about scholarships and resources to help pay for college.

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Key Dates

From registration to payment deadlines, check off each step toward commencement.

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From accounting to physics, explore PNW’s 70+ areas of study.

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Visit Campus

The best way to find if PNW is the right place is to see it yourself!

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Getting to PNW

Maps and Directions

Get directions to PNW’s Hammond and Westville campuses.

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Vote for PNW in “Best of the Region”

Vote for PNW in The Times of Northwest Indiana’s 2026 Best of the Region ballot!

Text 886 to (219) 697-6667 to vote PNW for Best College/University.

Vote once per day from any device through March 29 and show Northwest Indiana why PNW is the best!

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Upcoming Events

Mar 18

Spring Break – No Classes but Campus Offices are Open

Enjoy your Spring Break! Classes resume Monday, March 23.

Mar 22

Big Sell Submission Deadline

Think you have the next big business idea? Want a chance to win $10,000 in eight minutes? 2026 Big Sell video submissions will be accepted until March 22.

Mar 23

Fall 2026 Priority Registration Begins

Register for classes during Priority Registration to get the best selection of class days and times!

Mar 29

2026 “Best of the Region” Voting Deadline

The polls are closing soon in the Times of Northwest Indiana’s 2026 Best of the Region contest. Please take the time to vote for PNW!