Faculty Staff

  • PNW Chancellor Holford stands outdoors

    September 8, 2026

    United Way Campaign (2026)

    I am pleased to invite you to participate in PNW’s 2026 United Way Workplace Campaign. Our partnership with United Way Northwest Indiana reflects a shared commitment to bringing people and organizations together to address our region’s most pressing needs.

  • Dr. Kenneth C. 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.

  • Chris Holford

    August 20, 2026

    Gratitude for your Resilience

    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. 

  • A PNW student walks in front of the Bell Tower

    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.

  • PNW students outdoors in front of the Student Union & Library building.

    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.

  • Professional head shot of David Taylor

    July 10, 2026

    Welcome Dr. David Taylor to Purdue University Northwest

    I am delighted to share that Dr. David Taylor officially joined Purdue University Northwest on July 1st as the Teddy Jacobi Dean of the College of Business and Professor of Marketing. Please join me in extending a warm PNW welcome as he begins his leadership of the college and becomes an integral part of our university community.

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

    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

  • Deno Yiankes stands in front of a PNW branded podium.

    June 2, 2026

    Purdue University Northwest celebrates lifechanging opportunities for students, regional impact at 10th anniversary gala

    PNW hosted over 600 supporters at Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana for its 10th anniversary gala, a marquee event of the university’s 10th anniversary celebration recognizing a decade of changing students’ lives.

  • A green outlined star with text: The Times Best of the Region '26

    May 26, 2026

    “Best of 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!

  • Dr. Kenneth C. Holford

    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.