News Releases

September 8, 2021
Former Purdue University Northwest Chemistry Professor Leaves Legacy Gift for Students
A retired Purdue University Northwest professor who passed away earlier this year has left more than $700,000 to the university. The generous estate gift left by Maria O. Longas, PNW professor emerita of Chemistry, will go towards student scholarships.
July 20, 2021
Purdue University Northwest Adds Honey Bees to Its Campus Communities
Earlier this spring, PNW added several new housing units...for honey bees. The PNW apiaries are a first for the university and include two hives at the Westville campus and Gabis Arboretum and four hives on the Hammond campus.
April 29, 2021
Purdue Northwest Donors Help Students Power Onward During Day of Giving
Purdue University Northwest received nearly $800,000 in contributions from more than 850 generous supporters during the 2021 Purdue Northwest Day of Giving on Wednesday, April 28.
March 31, 2021
Couple’s Donation Helps PNW Establish State-of-the-Art Engineering Design Studio
With support from PNW alumnus Stewart McMillan, BS ’77, and his wife, Kathryn, the School of Engineering has opened the PNW Design Studio, featuring state-of-the-art facilities and equipment and offering a new level of experience in design and innovation for engineering students.
February 8, 2021
Purdue Northwest names two science faculty members to endowed professorships
Two Purdue University Northwest (PNW) faculty members of the College of Engineering and Sciences have been awarded Nils K. Nelson Endowed Professorships.
January 14, 2021
PNW Student-Athletes Post Another Record-Breaking Semester in the Classroom
Following the conclusion of the Fall 2020 semester, the Purdue University Northwest Athletics Department once again is proud to announce impressive GPA results earned by PNW Pride student-athletes.
November 19, 2020
Hammond Couple’s Donations Benefit Purdue Northwest Athletics Program
The generous donations by Richard (Dick) and Donelle Weiss provide a new opportunity for Purdue Northwest student-athletes to be able to develop their strength and agility year-round.