Faculty Staff

  • June 6, 2024

    A Higher Calling

    Northwest Indiana Business Magazine talked to PNW Chancellor Chris Holford and student Mya Bell in an article exploring the impact of regional colleges on our communities.

  • June 6, 2024

    Passion for Learning

    Northwest Indiana Business Magazine talked to PNW Chancellor Chris Holford about his focus on students, his path to his current role and his plans to partner with the Region’s business community.

  • May 20, 2024

    PNW Wins in 2024 “Best of the Region”

    Thank you for helping vote Purdue University Northwest (PNW) as the Best College/University in The Times of Northwest Indiana newspaper’s 2024 “Best of the Region” ballot!

  • May 15, 2024

    Hispanic-Serving Institution Designation

    I am tremendously proud that PNW now represents our metropolitan region and Indiana as the Purdue University system’s first Hispanic-Serving Institution. It is central to our institutional mission and strategic plan to provide a high-quality academic and learning environment that is welcoming, inclusive, and supportive of all students and their backgrounds.

  • May 15, 2024

    Purdue University Northwest designated as a Hispanic-Serving Institution by U.S. Department of Education

    Purdue University Northwest (PNW) has earned official designation as a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) by the U.S. Department of Education (DOE). This designation makes PNW the largest HSI in the state of Indiana.

  • May 3, 2024

    Steering Committee – PNW Strategic Plan for 2025-2030

    I am pleased to announce the members of the Strategic Plan Steering Committee who will contribute to the development of our new strategic plan in consultation with Strategic Focus Associates.

  • May 3, 2024

    Vice Chancellor Winders selected for AGB Institute leadership program

    Timothy Winders has been selected for the 2024-25 cohort of the Association of Governing Boards of Universities and Colleges (AGB) Institute for Leadership and Governance in Higher Education.

  • April 29, 2024

    Selection of Marie Mora as Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs

    Marie T. Mora will become Purdue University Northwest’s next provost and vice chancellor for Academic Affairs, effective July 15.

  • April 2, 2024

    Provost Search: Invitation to Open Forum Sessions with Finalists (Week of April 8)

    I am pleased to invite you to open forum sessions with two finalists next week in Alumni Hall in the Student Union and Library Building on the Hammond campus, with a Zoom option to view the presentations live.

  • April 1, 2024

    PNW Strategic Plan for 2025-2030

    I am pleased to announce that together as a university, we will be launching our new strategic plan, “Excellence Evolving,” which will guide and focus Purdue University Northwest’s journey from 2025-2030. "Excellence Evolving" will set forth a bold vision for the future of our institution, grounded in our core values and driven by our collective aspirations.