Chancellor Holford
August 24, 2026
Maintaining Our Strong Impact for Northwest Indiana
While we have had an unusual two weeks leading up to the start of the 2026-27 academic year, it is exciting to welcome you back to the PNW campuses.
August 20, 2026
I hope everyone is continuing to remain safe while our local communities recover from the recent severe weather events. We are aware that a large portion of our service area is still without power, cellular service or internet connectivity.
August 18, 2026
Responding in Strength to Unprecedented Events
The PNW Senior Leadership team is working together with staff to assess daily university conditions and take steps to resume normal operations at both campus locations.
August 7, 2026
Enhancing PNW students’ career readiness
Today, the Purdue University Board of Trustees approved a legislative capital request that would greatly benefit Purdue University Northwest (PNW) students’ applied learning experiences and career preparation.
June 15, 2026
Search for Next Vice Chancellor for Finance and Administration
PNW's current Vice Chancellor for Finance and Administration, Steve Turner, will retire on June 30, 2027. To ensure a smooth transition, our goal is to hire a new VCFA to begin in January 2027. We have engaged Isaacson, Miller, a nationally recognized search firm, to support this search
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 C. 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.