Leadership Institute
At the Purdue University Northwest Leadership Institute, we prepare great leaders of all ages to excel in an increasingly competitive global environment.
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.
Leadership Northwest Indiana (LNI)
Our 8-month program will help you identify areas for growth to become a more insightful, stronger leader.
“Leadership is like a muscle that needs to be worked. It’s using proven skills and techniques; it's life experience. It's making mistakes and learning from them.”
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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.
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.
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
A team of Munster High School students took first place in the 2024 Uthiverse StartUp Madness Business Pitch Tournament hosted at Purdue University Northwest.
Purdue University Northwest shares Women’s History Month events
Purdue University Northwest (PNW) will recognize Women’s History Month throughout March with a slate of events that highlights chapters in women’s history, facilitates inspiring guest speakers, addresses women’s issues and celebrates women leaders.
Recruiting for 2024 LEAD Academy
The 2024 Lead Academy program is recruiting students from both the Westville and Hammond campus who are ready for growth and development.
Upcoming Events
Apr 19
Innovate WithIN Pitch Competition: 2024 Northwest Indiana Region Finals
Innovate WithIN offers Northwest Indiana’s high school students an opportunity to take their business from an idea to reality with the Innovate WithIN pitch competition – the most elite high school pitch competition in the country.
Jun 10
2024 Summer Innovation Experience at Purdue Northwest
Calling all creative leaders! The Summer Innovation Experience day camp provides an engaging introduction to leadership and innovation for rising high school freshman and sophomores.