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Marketing and Communications

From managing the PNW brand—Power Onward!—to offering marketing strategy and services, we help you reach your target audience while consistently communicating our shared PNW Pride.

That's Powering Onward

We’re all brand ambassadors for Purdue University Northwest. Branding is about much more than the proper use of logos or colors. It’s about offering a cohesive presence and tone to represent PNW: Power Onward.

See PNW’s Brand Guide

Points of Pride

As a premier metropolitan university, Purdue Northwest pushes beyond the boundaries of innovation to drive engagement and make an impact in Northwest Indiana and the world at large.

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A First Scholars and doctoral-granting institution, Purdue University Northwest is a premier metropolitan university dedicated to empowering transformational change in our students and our community.

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With new Esports Arenas and over 80 student organizations, there is never a dull moment on campus!

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With over 15 research centers and institutes students, faculty and staff can collaborate and deepen their understanding of the world around them.

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PNW is an Innovation and Economic Prosperity University, an acknowledgment for public research universities with strong evidence of collaboration with public and private sector partners to support economic development, innovation, community development and other areas.

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The additions of the Nils K. Nelson Bioscience Innovation Building, the PNW Design Studio, and the Dave Roberts Center for Innovation and Design provide students, faculty and staff with opportunities to work in fully updated, modern facilities.

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The Nils K. Nelson Bioscience Innovation Building provides ample space for hanging out between classes, studying and group projects!

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The PNW Design Studio, has a wide variety of equipment for engineering students to use in their projects.

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Our students show off their PNW pride in colorful ways! Pride Stride is an annual favorite among the student body.

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Events like our Hispanic Heritage Festival allow students to learn about and celebrate the diversity and richness that other cultures and communities can offer.

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Our bell tower is a Hammond Campus landmark that stands between Lawshe Hall, the Student Union Library Building and Nils K. Nelson Bioscience Innovation Building.

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Our scenic Westville Campus is filled with welcoming places to study, eat, exercise, spend time with friends or just relax.

How We Can Help

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Strategy and Guidance

See how our team can offer strategy and guidance in areas including advertising, social media, website updates, media relations and more.

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Templates and Toolkits

From PowerPoint templates to official name badges, access the materials you need to show your PNW Pride in a professional setting.

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Submit a Request

We’re here to help! Complete a digital request form and we’ll get the right people involved with your project.

PNW News Highlights

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Regional Entrepreneurs to Make Their Pitches at The PNW Big Sell

The PNW Big Sell returns April 27, offering 10 entrepreneurs their chance to compete for seed funding to support their startup business ventures.

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Purdue University Northwest to Honor 834 Candidates at Spring Commencement

Purdue University Northwest will host commencement exercises on Saturday, May 4. A total of 834 candidates have completed plans of study in PNW’s academic colleges.

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Purdue University Northwest Announces Wide Range of Summer Camp Programs for K-12 Students

Parents looking for fun and engaging programs for their children for summer 2024 can check out more than 20 programs serving a variety of interests for K-12 students. PNW summer camps allow participants to have fun while gaining memorable hands-on experiences.

PNW Event Highlights

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Apr 27

Preview PNW

Want to learn more about Purdue University Northwest? Join us at our Hammond Campus for Preview PNW! This open-house experience shares how PNW offers real-world experience in 70+ areas of study.

May 04

Spring 2024 Commencement

Spring 2024 Commencement ceremonies will be held outdoors at the Hammond campus on Saturday, May 4, 2024.

May 10

Veterans Celebration and Ball

Purdue University Northwest invites you to join us for the 2024 PNW Veteran’s Celebration and Ball as we honor our veterans.

Sep 02

Campus Closed: Labor Day

There will be no classes and the University will be closed in observance of Labor Day on Monday, September 2.