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  • The Bell Tower on Purdue University Northwest's Hammond Campus.

    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.

  • A sculpture in front of PNW's Dworkin Student Services and Activities Complex

    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.

  • PNW Chancellor Chris Holford escorts 55 years of service honoree Shelia Rezak through the crowd.

    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.

  • Closeup of a PNW Lions t-shirt folded on a table

    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.

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    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.

  • A license plate with the PNW Logo on it. The plate numbers read "LUV PNW".

    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).

  • Students walk by the Bell Tower on Purdue University Northwest's Hammond campus

    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.

  • A blue illustrated star with text: "The Times best of the region '25."

    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.

  • Tulips outside the Nils K. Nelson Bioscience Innovation Building

    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.

  • PNW chancellor Chris Holford talks with students at a conference table.

    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.