leadership

  • October 27, 2023

    Vice Chancellor Depew selected for HACU leadership fellowship program

    Elizabeth Babcock Depew, Vice Chancellor for Enrollment Management and Student Affairs, is one of 50 fellows selected for the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities’ (HACU) fifth Leadership Academy/La Academia de Liderazgo.

  • August 31, 2023

    Annual Reminder: Reportable Outside Activity

    All employees are obligated to file a Reportable Outside Activity Form with their unit head on an annual basis if you have engaged in any Reportable Outside Activity, as well as when requesting permission to engage in a new Reportable Outside Activity.

  • August 7, 2023

    PNW Chancellor Search: Availability of listening sessions and survey

    As we prepare to launch the public search for the next Chancellor of Purdue University Northwest, Purdue President Mung Chiang and the Board of Trustees welcome and encourage input from the entire PNW community.

  • July 6, 2023

    PNW’s ongoing diversity, equity, inclusion, belonging and justice (DEIBJ) initiatives

    Purdue University Northwest continually works to ensure a welcoming environment for all members of the university community. I am pleased to share these updates about initiatives and support for our diverse student body, faculty and staff, alumni and visitors.

  • April 21, 2023

    Transition to Faculty, June 30, 2024

    It has been my honor and privilege to serve as the Chancellor of Purdue University Northwest these past 12 years.  As you may know, the Purdue University system has a policy limiting how long one can serve in leadership positions.  For the last few years, I have known that my last day as Chancellor will be June 30, 2024.

  • February 22, 2023

    Recruiting Students for LEAD Academy

    We are looking for students who have demonstrated leadership and who would benefit from the opportunity to add to their leadership skillset.

  • January 30, 2023

    PNW celebrates Black History Month with calendar of events

    Purdue University Northwest (PNW) will commemorate Black History Month with a wide-range of programming that honors the rich culture, history and achievements of African-Americans and the African Diaspora. Lectures, discussions, networking, trivia and open mic nights are among the scheduled activities for the month.

  • January 9, 2023

    Appointment of Executive Director of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

    Now that the search has concluded, it is with great pleasure that I announce the appointment of Laura Odom as the new Executive Director of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion.

  • December 14, 2022

    An Apology from Purdue University Northwest Chancellor Thomas L. Keon

    Read the statement addressing comments Chancellor Keon made during the December 10, 2022 Purdue University Northwest commencement ceremony.

  • December 7, 2022

    Title IX Service Award Recipients

    Four individuals affiliated with Purdue University Northwest are winners of the 2022 Title IX Distinguished Service Award from Purdue University. As reported in Purdue Today, our colleagues and alumna are among 15 recipients of this prestigious award.