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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.

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The Society of Innovators at Purdue Northwest invites nominations for 2026 awards

Nominations are open for The Society of Innovators at Purdue Northwest’s 21st annual Innovators Awards! Awards are given to individuals, teams, businesses, nonprofits, students, educators and organizations across all industries who live or work in Northwest Indiana.

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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.

Resources

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Working at PNW

Careers

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PNW Athletics

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Community Events

Calendar

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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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PNW License Plate

Indiana residents can hit the road and support scholarships for students by selecting the PNW plate option when you renew at the BMV!

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Powers-Purdue Northwest 46th Annual Golf Outing

June 22 | 8 A.M.

Join us for the Powers-Purdue Northwest 46th Annual Golf Outing to benefit student-athlete scholarships at PNW.

Register to Attend

Unable to attend but still would like to support PNW student-athletes?
Make a gift to PNW Athletics.

Illustration of a guitar and musical notes over flowers and mushrooms with text: Acorn Concert Series, Gabis Arboretum at Purdue Northwest, Valparaiso.

Acorn Concert Series

july 17 to september 25

Gabis Arboretum invites families to enjoy five evenings of live music as part of our annual concert series. Pack a blanket or lawn chair and make lasting memories together in a beautiful, family-friendly setting.

Get Your Tickets Today

Events

PNW Community Events

Jun 17

Write On! Creative Writing Summer Camp (Registration Closed)

Sixth to eighth graders can join Purdue University Northwest for a fun-filled creative writing summer camp!

Jun 17

Free Outdoor Movie Night: Zootopia 2 – CANCELLED

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

Jun 22

PNW Powers 46th Annual Golf Outing

The 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: Project Hail Mary

Join the Office of Student Life for a free showing of Project Hail Mary (2026).