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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
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.
January 13, 2026
Your Voice in Our Strategic Plan Implementation
See updates regarding the implementation of PNW's strategic plan, including RISE & Reflect: Your Voice in Our Strategic Plan events and the winner of the RISE Logo Competition.
March 14, 2025
Purdue University Northwest announced following a national search that José R. Sánchez will join the university as dean of the College of Engineering and Sciences, effective May 1, 2025.
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.