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September 22, 2026
PNW Ranked Among 2027 Best Midwest Public Regional Universities by U.S. News & World Report
Purdue University Northwest once again earned recognition as a top public regional university in U.S. News & World Report’s 2027 annual Best Colleges rankings, released Tuesday, Sept. 22.
September 18, 2026
Strategic Facility Updates Focused on Improving PNW Student Experiences
From a new residence hall to campus office upgrades, Purdue University Northwest facility projects are providing enhanced support for students’ campus experiences and success.
September 16, 2026
Excellence Evolving Year 1: Celebrating Our Progress Together
As our new academic year is underway, I am delighted to share the Year 1 progress report for our university's strategic plan, Excellence Evolving: PNW 2025-2030.
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.
September 10, 2026
2026 Roaring Back-to-School Supply Drive Winners
We are incredibly proud to continue this tradition and to have the opportunity to serve our communities in such a meaningful and much-needed way. This year, together, we served more than 1,000 families, providing backpacks, school supplies, snacks, valuable resources and information, and, of course, plenty of PNW school spirit as we celebrated the start of a new school year.
September 9, 2026
Stay Connected with PNW Calendars
As the new semester starts, the PNW calendar page is a great place to stay up to date on campus events. From holidays to Homecoming, you can see the biggest events on PNW’s calendar.
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!
December 17, 2025
Purdue University Northwest invites community members to join 2026 MLK Day events
Purdue University Northwest (PNW) invites the public to join in celebrating the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.’s life and legacy through free programming on Jan. 15 and Jan. 19, 2026.
November 20, 2025
We are seeking nominations for students, faculty and staff who have demonstrated remarkable dedication and service to PNW for Founders Day 2026.
September 16, 2025
Substance-Free Campus and Workplace Policy (IV.A.9)
Purdue University is committed to providing students, faculty, staff and visitors a safe, healthy campus and workplace. The university has therefore developed a Substance-Free Campus and Workplace Policy.