Announcements

  • 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.

  • June 7, 2023

    Nursing faculty members advocate for APRN practicing independence in Indiana

    A family nurse practitioner (FNP) or advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) is an advantageous occupation because it allows an extent of autonomy and diagnostic privileges when treating patients. But in Indiana, a caveat comes with providing that care.

  • May 22, 2023

    PNW Athletics Posts 3.19 GPA in Spring 2023

    The Purdue University Northwest Department of Athletics announced its student-athletes produced a cumulative team GPA of 3.19 in Spring 2023. The Pride continue to excel in the classroom as the department has produced 15 straight semesters with at least a 3.0 GPA.

  • 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.

  • March 3, 2023

    Exclusive merchandise is here with the PNW Swag Wagon

    Exciting News! Exclusive Purdue University Northwest (PNW) merchandise is now available by visiting the new PNW Swag Wagon, a mobile university-owned shop featuring PNW gear and swag you will not be able to purchase anywhere else!

  • March 2, 2023

    PNW Operating Remotely on March 3

    Due to expected inclement winter weather likely to cause hazardous travel conditions, PNW will pivot to remote operations for Friday, March 3, 2023. Classes scheduled for Friday will be held virtually. Founders Day activities will be postponed.

  • December 20, 2022

    ACUE-certified faculty help positively impact student performance

    Purdue University Northwest’s (PNW) Center for Faculty Excellence (CFE) hosted a “Celebrating Excellence: Taking PRIDE in Our Teaching'' event to recognize faculty members’ commitment to excellent teaching and honor current and past cohort members for their completion of the Association of College and University Educators (ACUE) course in Effective Teaching Practices.

  • November 22, 2022

    New time capsule captures snapshot of PNW for future campus communities

    After the recovery of a 1990s-era time capsule in spring 2022 on Purdue University Northwest’s (PNW) Westville campus, the 5.75 Roaring Ahead Steering Committee commissioned a new time capsule to historically preserve the essence of present-day campus life to share with future students, faculty, and staff more than two decades in the future.

  • November 17, 2022

    Purdue Northwest’s OLS Pathway Program Seeks To Bring About A New Age of Industry Professionals

    Purdue University Northwest’s (PNW) Organizational Leadership and Supervision (OLS) Pathway Program, created in collaboration with the Construction Advancement Foundation (CAF) and partner Tonn and Blank Construction, offers working industry professionals the opportunity to obtain an OLS bachelor of science degree to gain a competitive career advantage.

  • November 4, 2022

    Purdue Northwest distinguished as diverse metropolitan university

    PNW is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive learning environment for its campus community that values students and employees from multiple backgrounds who contribute to a vibrant metropolitan university.