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January 4, 2024
Purdue University Northwest Announces Amy Fry as Dean of the College of Nursing
Purdue University Northwest announced Amy Fry as its next dean to lead the College of Nursing, effective Jan. 1, 2024, following a national search process.
November 11, 2025
Get ready to help our students thrive while you drive
Starting January 2026, PNW community members who are also Indiana residents will be eligible to purchase a PNW specialty group license plate through the Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles (BMV).
March 14, 2025
Purdue University Northwest announced following a national search that José R. Sánchez will join the university as dean of the College of Engineering and Sciences, effective May 1, 2025.
September 26, 2025
Help Shape the Visual Identity of Our Strategic Plan
We're excited to invite students, faculty and staff to participate in the RISE Logo Contest, a creative opportunity to help visually represent PNW’s new strategic plan, Excellence Evolving: 2025 – 2030.
September 17, 2025
Creation of the 10th Anniversary of Purdue University Northwest Steering Committee
In 2026, we will celebrate a decade of changing students’ lives as we mark the 10th anniversary of Purdue University Northwest! We are pleased to announce the 10th Anniversary Steering Committee.
January 26, 2024
Search for the Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs
I am pleased to announce that we are launching the search for the next Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs.
May 19, 2025
PNW is once again voted “The Best in the Region”
We are proud to share that Purdue University Northwest has once again been voted as the Best College/University in The Times of Northwest Indiana newspaper’s 2025 “Best of the Region” ballot! Thank you to everyone who voted and who helped get the word out asking others to vote as well.
May 8, 2025
Lump-Sum Merit Pool for PNW Faculty and Staff
Despite challenges in higher education across the country, PNW continues to be fiscally stable. As a result, we are pleased to announce a 2% merit pool for a lump sum, one-time payment in July 2025, to benefits-eligible Purdue University Northwest faculty and staff as recognition of the hard work, dedication and continued excellence shown throughout the 2024-25 year.
May 5, 2025
Much Accomplished, and Much to Look Forward To
As Purdue University Northwest prepares to celebrate our 2025 candidates for graduation, Chancellor Holford reflects on everything that's been accomplished through the PNW community's hard work in the year behind us.
December 13, 2024
Purdue Trustees Approve Plans for New PNW Residence Hall
Purdue University Northwest plans to expand housing options for students by building a third residence hall on the Hammond campus, as approved by the Purdue University Board of Trustees.









