Chancellor Holford
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.
April 14, 2025
Announcing PNW’s New Strategic Plan: Excellence Evolving: 2025–2030
Chancellor Chris Holford is excited to share PNW's new strategic plan, “Excellence Evolving: 2025-2030,” which will serve as a road map for university priorities over the next five years.
April 8, 2025
PNW is a Catalyst for Economic and Community Development Opportunities in Northwest Indiana
PNW Chancellor Kenneth C. Holford shares how Purdue University Northwest can play a crucial role in connecting leaders, technology and opportunity to advance regional development.
March 18, 2025
NWI Times: Catalyzing development in Northwest Indiana
PNW Chancellor Kenneth C. Holford shares his vision of the university’s role in connecting leaders, technology and opportunity to advance regional development. One of the most promising developments in our region’s economic landscape is the establishment of the Roberts Impact Lab (RIL) at Purdue University Northwest.
March 12, 2025
PNW Recognizes Outstanding Students, Faculty and Staff Members During Founders Day Celebration
Purdue University Northwest recognized several exemplary students, faculty and staff members, nominated by their institutional peers, for accomplishments relating to their on-campus community-building and leadership.
March 12, 2025
PNW alumni are positively changing our world
We are incredibly proud of the many Purdue University Northwest (PNW) alumni who become leaders in their fields and in their communities.
March 10, 2025
Congratulations to Our 2025 Founders Day Award Winners and Honorees
Thank you to all who gathered for the ninth Annual PNW Founders Day Celebration. Congratulations to the years of service honorees, award nominees, and recipients of the outstanding faculty, staff and student awards!
February 19, 2025
Your earnest participation and valuable input over these past several months have significantly shaped PNW's 2025-2030 Strategic Plan, “Excellence Evolving.” From our students, faculty and staff to our alumni and community partners, I am proud of your commitment to ensuring our university is responsive to the future needs of our students and the communities we serve.
February 10, 2025
Condolences for the Family of Chancellor Emeritus James Yackel
With sincere condolences, we share news of the passing of Chancellor Emeritus James Yackel. He served as chancellor of Purdue University Calumet from 1990-2001.
