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Leadership Institute

At the Purdue University Northwest Leadership Institute, we prepare great leaders of all ages to excel in an increasingly competitive global environment.

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Leadership Northwest Indiana (LNI)

Now being offered in both Westville and Hammond! Our 8-month program will help you identify areas for growth to become a more insightful, stronger leader.

About the Program

Meet the 2024 Women on the Rise

The Leadership Institute and Society of Innovators at PNW have named the 2024 Women on the Rise. The list includes leaders, innovators and entrepreneurs who are making an impact across Northwest Indiana.

A reception will be held on Thursday, March 21 to encourage networking and connection among the honorees, other regional leaders and the individuals, companies and organizations who are contributing to a stronger Northwest Indiana where leadership, entrepreneurship and innovation is a valued focus.

MEET THE HONOREES

Resources

Explorer Academy

The Explorer Academy at the Purdue University Northwest Leadership Institute is a program designed for PNW staff members to help guide their professional development, build upon their strengths, and navigate all that PNW has to offer.  

About Us

The mission of the Leadership Institute is to train leaders at all levels to grow their leadership skills, enabling participants to add their vibrant leadership to our communities. We aim for each participant to become a more confident, charismatic and authentic leader.  

Donate

Your gift helps us to connect emerging leaders with leadership training and collaborative experiences, building the strong leadership that’s needed to serve our region and support sustained economic and community development.

News and Announcements

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Registration opens for 2024-25 Leadership Northwest Indiana program

The Leadership Institute at Purdue Northwest (PNW) has opened applications for the 2024-2025 Leadership Northwest Indiana (LNI) program.

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Regional professionals complete 2023-24 Leadership Northwest Indiana program

The Leadership Institute at Purdue Northwest (PNW) proudly announces the graduates of the Leadership Northwest Indiana (LNI) program.

John Davies

The Society of Innovators at Purdue Northwest to Host Author John H. Davies for Book Signing

The Society of Innovators at Purdue Northwest will host John H. Davies, the author of “Extraordinary Ordinary Innovators,” for a book signing and networking event from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. on June 12 at Anderson’s Winery and Vineyard, 430 E. U.S. Highway 6, Valparaiso, IN.