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Giving

Your donation reaches beyond the boundaries of our campuses–every gift to PNW is an investment that helps our students grow into the next generation of leaders.

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Make a donation today to Purdue University Northwest. Your support is an investment in the next generation of PNW students!

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EXPLORE WAYS TO GIVE

PNW Giving Guide

Give By Phone

Direct: (219) 989-2323
Toll-free: (855) 608-4600
(Press 1 for Hammond campus, then enter extension 2323)

We accept Discover, MasterCard, American Express, Paypal and Visa and are available to take your call between 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. (Central Time).

Give By Mail

Purdue University Northwest
Institutional Advancement
2200 169th Street
Hammond, IN 46323

Please make checks out to Purdue Northwest, indicating any fund in the memo line of the check.


 

Kennedy Jackson

To the donors that help fund my scholarship, I’m truly grateful. I never would have thought this would be something I could imagine for myself, and I would have never been able to do it here without you.

Kennedy Jackson, ’23, Fitness Management

Harry Hooper

I just want to say a massive thank you. Your generosity never goes unnoticed it has changed my life it has opened so many doors and avenues for me and I’ll just be forever grateful for those donors and their generosity.

Harry Hooper, ’23, Biology

I wanted to give back to the institution that gave me my real start in life.

Additional Resources

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About Us

Meet the team that leads the Giving efforts at Purdue University Northwest.

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Corporate Champions

The Corporate Champions program builds championship experiences for more than 250 student-athletes.

Champions Club

Champions Club

Love PNW Athletics? Help talented PNW student-athletes pursue excellence in the classroom, competition and community!

PNW Chancellor Holford

Chancellor’s Circle

Donors who make annual gifts of $1,000 or more can join our exclusive Chancellor’s Circle, receiving special benefits and the satisfaction of helping future students.

Dean Sanchez stands at the front of a lab space

Updated biology and computer lab spaces open during fall 2025

Purdue University Northwest (PNW) has opened two upgraded classroom spaces for fall 2025, providing students across several disciplines with high-quality amenities to enhance their learning experiences.

People pose in a field of solar panels with a sign that reads, "Bridging Our Energy," NiSource, Nipsco, Purdue University Northwest, Power Onward"

PNW Connects Local High School Students with Hands-On Clean Energy Education

The Clean Energy and Smart Grids program, supported by the NiSource Charitable Foundation and NIPSCO, will educate students and teachers at East Chicago Central High School and Hammond Central High School through on-campus learning sessions and visits to energy facilities.

A group of people smiling and posing with colorful balloons at Purdue Northwest Day of Giving.

Purdue University Northwest raises nearly $2 million on PNW Day of Giving

PNW ranked third in the Purdue system for total gifts during its Day of Giving, with a 50% rise in participation and more than 3,100 contributions supporting scholarships, academics and student initiatives.