Get ready to help our students thrive while you drive

Dear Colleagues,

I am excited to share the great news on an upcoming opportunity for you to help change students’ lives and proudly show off your spirit for Purdue University Northwest (PNW).

Starting January 2026, PNW community members who are also Indiana residents will be eligible to purchase a PNW specialty group license plate through the Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles (BMV).

It costs just $40 extra to register for a PNW license plate — and $25 of that goes directly to supporting PNW student scholarships. You can make an impactful difference for our students’ success, helping relieve financial burdens that impact their educational journeys and fostering innovative education — all while riding in unique, spirited style with the PNW gold and black. To learn more, visit pnw.edu/license-plate.

Changing students’ lives truly starts with us, the incredible faculty and staff who work here at PNW. I often remind colleagues that one of the best ways to positively impact students and the university is to spread the good word about the amazing accomplishments we are achieving. Registering for a branded license plate exemplifies this by putting your enthusiasm for supporting PNW students on display for community members to see. I look forward to continuing to invest in our students’ futures and hitting the road with PNW spirit!

Sincerely,

Kenneth C. Holford, Ph.D.
Chancellor