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News Highlights
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.
PNW Students Put Their Skills to the Test at Associated Schools of Construction Competition
Students from Purdue University Northwest’s Construction Management Engineering Technology program made an impressive showing at the 2025 Associated Schools of Construction (ASC) Region 3 Competition.
Purdue Northwest’s Roberts Impact Lab to start hosting innovation and research initiatives in 2026
Purdue University Northwest (PNW) leaders look forward to opportunities for innovation and workforce development enterprises to begin in 2026 at the university’s highly anticipated Roberts Impact Lab.
Events
Jan 15
Martin Luther King Jr. Community Event (Hammond Campus)PNW invites the Northwest Indiana community to the Hammond Campus to celebrate the life and legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr.
Jan 19
Martin Luther King Jr. Community Event (Westville Campus)PNW invites the Northwest Indiana community to the Westville Campus to celebrate the life and legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr.
May 02
The 2026 PNW Big SellJoin us for PNW’s annual contest to identify the best new ideas in business! This innovative pitch competition is hosted by PNW’s Office of Commercialization and Research.
May 09
Spring 2026 CommencementCongratulations to PNW graduates! We look forward to celebrating with you at Commencement.