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September 15, 2026
Northwest Indiana Families Value Higher Education at Purdue University Northwest
Purdue University Northwest welcomed 1,653 newly admitted undergraduate students while recording a new record 70.8% retention rate for returning second-year students for the 2026-27 academic year.
June 23, 2026
Purdue University Northwest students earn spring 2026 Dean’s List honors
The Purdue University Northwest spring 2026 Dean’s List recognizes 1,834 undergraduate students for their academic achievements.
May 26, 2026
PNW named Best University in 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!
May 11, 2026
Purdue University Northwest graduates urged to hold onto virtues amid technological advancements
Major shifts in modern-day technologies, such as artificial intelligence, are transforming how people learn, work, communicate and more.
May 5, 2026
Transforming into a leader: Meet 2026 PNW graduate Casandra Vickers
Casandra Vickers remembers not stepping much outside of her comfort zone beyond her coursework when she began her PNW academic career.
February 5, 2026
Purdue University Northwest Students Earn Fall 2025 Dean’s List Honors
The Purdue University Northwest fall 2025 Dean’s List recognizes 1,877 undergraduate students for their academic achievements.
January 12, 2026
Purdue University Northwest student places fifth in international sales competition
Purdue University Northwest (PNW) student Dupree Price placed fifth in the fall 2025 RNMKRS Cold Call Competition. The Gary, Indiana, native was one of several PNW students who participated in the virtual competitions that included over 350 students from across the United States and Europe.
January 6, 2026
Building a Foundation for Success: PNW alumnus Jeff Strack
A family legacy in the community and a commitment to giving back inspire Jeff Strack's support for Purdue University Northwest. A PNW Alumni Hall of Fame inductee, Strack appreciates how PNW helps students, many of whom are first generation, achieve success.
December 4, 2025
PNW students broaden their horizons with Study Away programs
Follow the journeys of three PNW students who expanded their horizons with Study Away programs in Costa Rica, Italy and Arizona.
November 21, 2025
PNW students turn summer internships into a competitive edge
As the job market grows increasingly competitive, employers are looking for more than classroom knowledge for a candidate to stand out.