Chancellor Holford
May 26, 2026
PNW named Best University in the Region
Purdue University Northwest was named “Best University” for a third consecutive year in The Times of Northwest Indiana newspaper’s 2026 “Best of the Region” ballot!
May 26, 2026
NWI Times: 10 years and counting: Purdue University Northwest propels regional growth
Purdue University Northwest Chancellor Kenneth (Chris) Holford writes in The Times of Northwest Indiana about the university’s 10th anniversary celebration; how students are transformed through innovative education; and how the university is positioning the area at the unique intersection of workforce development, advanced technology and applied research.
May 8, 2026
Celebrating PNW’s Candidates for Graduation
Meet some standout candidates for graduation on PNW Today as host Kale Wilk and Chancellor Kenneth C. Holford celebrate PNW's 2026 class.
April 14, 2026
Lump-Sum Merit Pool and Budget Impacts for FY27
Due to careful planning and disciplined stewardship, we are pleased to announce a 2% merit pool for a one-time lump sum payment in July 2026 for benefits-eligible PNW faculty and staff, pending approval by the Purdue Board of Trustees.
March 25, 2026
Policy Reminder for Faculty and Staff
PNW Chancellor Kenneth C. Holford offers a review of guidelines that help ensure the university speaks with one voice when communicating Purdue University Northwest’s official institutional position on important matters.
March 11, 2026
Purdue University Northwest marks 10 years during Founders Day celebration
Purdue University Northwest (PNW) campus community members celebrated the major milestone of 10 years of changing students' lives during the university’s 2026 Founders Day event on March 8.
March 9, 2026
From the Chancellor: PNW Unveils Lions Athletics Nickname
PNW Chancellor Chris Holford announces that the Purdue University Northwest athletics teams will compete as the PNW Lions, effective July 1, 2026.
January 12, 2026
Roaring into 2026: PNW’s 10th Anniversary Year
Chancellor Chris Holford reflects on how PNW changes students' lives as Purdue University Northwest looks ahead to its 10th anniversary in 2026.
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).
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.