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Purdue University Northwest (PNW) is a student-centered university that transforms lives through innovative education, impactful research and community engagement. Located in Northwest Indiana, near Chicago, PNW is a First Gen Forward Network Leader and an Innovation and Economic Prosperity University. PNW advances the socioeconomic mobility of its students and positively impacts regional development.
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News Highlights
PNW hosts competitors at regional cyber defense competition
Purdue University Northwest (PNW) welcomed over a hundred students representing 12 colleges and universities from across 10 Midwest states for the 2026 Midwest Regional Collegiate Cyber Defense Competition.
Help change students’ lives on 2026 PNW Day of Giving
Purdue University Northwest (PNW) invites the community to join in changing students’ lives by making a gift on Wednesday, April 29 during PNW Day of Giving.
PNW’s Nursing and Business graduate programs recognized nationally by U.S. News and World Report
Several of Purdue University Northwest’s (PNW) graduate programs in nursing and business were included in U.S. News and World Report’s 2026 Best Graduate Schools rankings, released April 7.
Events
Apr 23
Preview PNW: The Westville ExperienceOur open house will walk you through the admissions process, inform you how to earn your bachelor’s degree at PNW and help you explore options to pay for college.
Apr 25
Preview PNW (Hammond Campus)Want to learn more about what it’s like to attend Purdue University Northwest? Join for Preview PNW! This open-house experience shares how PNW offers real-world experience in 70+ areas of study.
Apr 29
PNW Day of Giving 2026Changing students’ lives starts with us! Purdue Northwest Day of Giving is the largest day-long online fundraising event for the university. For 24 hours, students, alumni, faculty, staff, and community come together to create opportunities for PNW students.
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.