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March 9, 2026
Purdue University Northwest Unveils Lions Athletics Nickname
Purdue University Northwest announced today that its athletics teams will compete as the PNW Lions, effective July 1, 2026.
February 5, 2026
PNW Athletics Celebrates 10 Years of Academic Excellence
In the Fall 2025 semester, Purdue University Northwest student-athletes recorded a cumulative department GPA of 3.31, the 20th semester in a row over a 3.0 GPA.
January 26, 2026
PNW Athletics Honors Former Pitcher Chad Patrick with Jersey Retirement
PNW Athletics proudly announced the retirement of the baseball jersey of former Pride standout pitcher Chad Patrick, honoring one of the most accomplished student-athletes in program history.
December 11, 2025
Making History: 2023 PNW Men’s Soccer Team
Purdue Northwest 2023 men’s soccer team made history with a conference championship and national tournament berth. Look back at a defining PNW victory.
November 11, 2025
PNW launches Indiana specialty license plate to support student scholarships
Showcase your connection to Purdue University Northwest and support student scholarships with a PNW special group recognition license plate, available through the Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles beginning in January 2026.
August 29, 2025
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.
August 4, 2025
Natalie Hornbuckle named First-Ever Head Coach of Purdue Northwest Women’s Ice Hockey
Purdue Northwest Athletics has announced Natalie Hornbuckle as the inaugural Head Coach of the Women's Ice Hockey program.
July 30, 2025
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.
June 13, 2024
Ten highlights from the 2023-24 academic year
PNW's 2023-24 academic year was marked by historic opportunities in academics and community impact, major designations reflecting university strategic initiatives, new feats for Pride Athletics, engaging and empowering student life events and much more.