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PNW Chancellor Holford

Pride and Gratitude for 2024

PNW Chancellor Kenneth C. Holford looks back his first year in office, thanking faculty, staff, students, alumni, and community leaders for support for ambitious goals to lead transformational change.

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Annual Reminder Campus Closing Notification Procedures

Review campus notification procedures in the case of inclement weather. Purdue Northwest offers alerts via media platforms and radio channels.

Alejandra Castillo

Purdue University Northwest welcomes Alejandra Y. Castillo as Senior Fellow for Economic Development

Alejandra Y. Castillo has joined Purdue University Northwest (PNW) as Senior Fellow for Economic Development.

Resources

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Working at PNW

Careers

Pursue your calling while making a difference in the region.

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Roar Pride

PNW Athletics

Cheer for PNW’s 17 NCAA Division II athletic programs.

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Community Events

Calendar

Join us for special events, from Sinai Forum to summer camps.

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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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Get Active

Fitness Centers

Work out with community memberships in Hammond and Westville!

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The Roundtable Perspective

Arts and Entertainment

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

A drawing of Martin Luther King Jr. is placed in front of an American flag drawing. The PNW logo is in the top right corner in front of a yellow background.

Martin Luther King Jr. Day Celebrations

January 16 – Hammond
2 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

January 20 – Westville
7:45 a.m. to 11 a.m.

Purdue University Northwest invites the community to join in a celebration of diversity, inclusion and Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy.

As part of PNW’s annual program, we will host commUNITY days with Hammond Councilman, Barry Tyler and Westville’s Michigan City Chief of Police, Marty Corley.

Explore MLK Day Celebration Information

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The Mane Event

January 30

4 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Fitness and Recreation Center

Join the Pride at the Mane Event, presented by Purdue Federal Credit Union!

Cheer on men’s and women’s basketball while enjoying free food, giveaways and more.

See More Event Information

Purchase Tickets for the Mane Event Experience

Events

PNW Community Events

Jan 16

Martin Luther King Jr. Community Event – Hammond Campus

PNW invites the Northwest Indiana community to the Hammond Campus to celebrate diversity and inclusion through the life and legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr.

Jan 18

Hike with a Hawk

Join Shellie Barron, a licensed wildlife rehabilitator, and her Red-tailed Hawk on a hike of the Arboretum.

Jan 20

Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

There are no classes and campuses are closed.

Jan 20

Martin Luther King Jr. Community Event – Westville Campus

PNW invites the Northwest Indiana community to the Westville Campus to celebrate diversity and inclusion through the life and legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr.