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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

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PNW License Plate

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

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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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Victories and Heroes

We invite you to join us in celebrating PNW’s “Victories & Heroes” by making a gift to change students’ lives.

Champions Club

Champions Club

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

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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.

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About Us

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

Stewart McMillan in firefighter gear.

Engineering a Legacy: PNW alumnus Stewart McMillan

PNW alumnus Stewart McMillan (B.S.,’77) has dedicated his life to making a difference. A passion for service, which fueled his career, now inspires McMillan’s support for PNW and its current students.

Deno Yiankes

Purdue University Northwest announces 2026 Alumni Hall of Fame inductee, award winners

Purdue University Northwest (PNW) will honor four exceptional university alumni through its expanded 2026 PNW Alumni Hall of Fame awards that recognize accomplished graduates across different stages of their careers.

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Building a Foundation for Success: PNW alumnus Jeff Strack

A family legacy in the community and a commitment to giving back inspire Jeff Strack’s support for Purdue University Northwest. A PNW Alumni Hall of Fame inductee, Strack appreciates how PNW helps students, many of whom are first generation, achieve success.