PNW Athletics Today

News and Announcements

PNW Chancellor Chris Holford escorts 55 years of service honoree Shelia Rezak through the crowd.

Purdue University Northwest marks 10 years during Founders Day celebration

Purdue University Northwest (PNW) campus community members celebrated the major milestone of 10 years of changing students’ lives during the university’s 2026 Founders Day event on March 8.

Hammond Police Officer Daniel Mohoi demonstrates self-defense training

“Fight Like a Girl” Women’s Self-Defense Training

Safety is a top priority at Purdue University Northwest. We are proud to announce our annual “Fight Like a Girl” Women’s Self-Defense Training will be offered on Wednesday, March 11.

Purdue University Northwest student-athletes pose for a group photo with PNW Lions swag.

Purdue University Northwest Unveils Lions Athletics Nickname

Purdue University Northwest announced today that its athletics teams will compete as the PNW Lions, effective July 1, 2026.

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Working at PNW

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Community Events

Calendar

Join us for special events, from Sinai Forum to summer camps.

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Getting to PNW

Maps and Directions

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Step into Nature

Gabis Arboretum

Relax amidst 300 acres of gardens, woodlands and hiking trails

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Support Services

Community Counseling

Access quality, affordable, culturally competent therapeutic services.

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Get Active

Fitness Centers

Work out with community memberships in Hammond and Westville!

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Cool Culture

Arts and Entertainment

Explore sculpture, theater and more on PNW’s campuses.

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Chancellor's Corner

Featuring Chancellor Tom Keon, this quarterly video newsletter shares stories from our premier metropolitan university.

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Mar 12

Vote for PNW in “Best of the Region”

The Times of Northwest Indiana has opened the polls to vote in the 2026 Best of the Region contest. Please take the time to vote for PNW!

Mar 12

Athletics Week Ahead

Come cheer on our PNW athletes this week!

Mar 13

Nomination Deadline: Women’s Leadership Luncheon 2026

Faculty and staff are encouraged to nominate outstanding students for the 2026 Women’s Leadership Luncheon. Nominations will be accepted through Friday, March 13.

Mar 13

Student Government Association Candidate Application Deadline

Candidate applications are now open for PNW’s Student Government Association in the 2026-2027 school year.