Department of History, Philosophy, Politics and Economics
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News & Announcements
Purdue University Northwest Graduates Encouraged to Be Bold in Their Professional Careers
Purdue University Northwest recognized 976 graduates during an outdoor commencement ceremony on May 15. Keynote speaker Alfredo “Al” Sori shared that graduates should possess three key character traits — integrity, respect and courageousness — to be more successful in their careers and lives.
Sharing Sad News of the Passing of Saul Lerner
It is with deep sadness that we share that Saul Lerner, a professor of history in the Department of History, Philosophy, Politics and Economics at Purdue University Northwest since 1967, died on Tuesday, February 8. He was 85 years old.
Purdue University Northwest students earn fall semester Dean’s List honors
The Purdue University Northwest (PNW) 2021 fall semester Dean’s List recognizes 1,703 undergraduate students for their academic achievement.
Important Dates
Jul 01
Deadline to Submit Summer 2022 Residency Application
Summer 2022 Residency Applications and supporting documents are due by 4:30 pm.
Aug 22
Fall 2022 Late Registration Begins
Fall 2022 Late Registration runs Monday, August 22, through Friday, August 26, 2022.
Aug 22
Fall 2022 Classes Begin
We’re excited to kick off another semester of learning and PNW Pride. Power Onward!
Read the Fourth Issue of PNW’s Philosophy Magazine: “Symphony of Reason!”
In this fourth issue, student contributors put together works analyzing morality of racism and vegetarianism, they also look at the appreciation of nature and the higher self. Additionally, students look at the works of Plato and St. Augustine and faculty contributors explore the works of John Locke and reflect on “Things.”