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Purdue University Northwest Annual Security Report

The Annual Security Report is a publication mandated by the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act.

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Purdue University Northwest recognized among 2026 best Midwest universities by U.S. News & World Report

Purdue University Northwest earned several recognitions for its academic quality and social mobility in U.S. News & World Report’s 2026 Best Colleges rankings. Among the newly published rankings, PNW earned a top 50 recognition for its undergraduate engineering programs.

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Purdue University Northwest offers campus preview event for prospective college students

PNW invites prospective college students and their families to attend Preview PNW on Saturday, Oct. 18 on the Hammond campus. For more information, or to register visit pnw.edu/preview.

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Working at PNW

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PNW Athletics

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Getting to PNW

Maps and Directions

Get directions to PNW’s Hammond and Westville campuses.

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Step into Nature

Gabis Arboretum

Relax amidst 300 acres of gardens, woodlands and hiking trails

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Support Services

Community Counseling

Access quality, affordable, culturally competent therapeutic services.

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The Roundtable Perspective

Arts and Entertainment

A collegiate television program produced by students and faculty of PNW!

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Oaktober Fest

Events throughout October

Kick off the season with fall fun at Gabis Arboretum’s first-ever Oaktober Fest with live music by Santeria: A Tribute to Sublime! The next day, enjoy Family Day with a magician, games and live animals. Also, don’t miss the Trail of Scarecrows and, for the brave, the Haunted Hike the following week!

Oaktober Fest Details

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Sinai Forum 2025

September 14 to December 7

Sinai Forum continues our proud tradition of bringing world-class speakers to Northwest Indiana. Explore our thought-provoking range of ideas and presenters.

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Events

PNW Community Events

Oct 03

Athletics Week Ahead

Come cheer on our PNW athletes this week!

Oct 03

Intersection Closed: 171st Street and Wicker Avenue

BP crews continue the excavation and pipeline repair work around the intersection of 171st and Wicker Avenue in Hammond, Indiana. We ask the public to avoid the immediate work area.

Oct 03

Oaktober Fest

Gabis Arboretum at Purdue Northwest is excited to host its first-ever Oaktober Fest, a fall celebration of music, nature and community.

Oct 04

Trail of Scarecrows

School groups, scouts, businesses, families and other groups create scarecrows on display during October at the arboretum. Entries will be on display from October 4 through October 31, Halloween!