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News Highlights
Purdue Trustees Approve Plans for New PNW Residence Hall
Purdue University Northwest plans to expand housing options for students by building a third residence hall on the Hammond campus, as approved by the Purdue University Board of Trustees.
PNW’s College of Technology earned a 2024 Academia Circle of Excellence Award from the International Council of Electronic Commerce Consults. The recognition honors high-quality teaching that prepares students to enter the cybersecurity workforce.
Olson, Remer, and Hobbs earn honor to represent Team USA at 2025 World University Games
Purdue Northwest ACHA DI Hockey junior goalie Cooper Olson (Maple Grove, Minn./), junior forward Andrew Remer (Lake Orion, Mich./) and junior defenseman Carter Hobbs (Des Moines, Iowa/) have earned the incredible honor of being named to the 2025 World University Games Team USA hockey team.
Events
Dec 15
Fall 2024 CommencementFall 2024 Commencement ceremonies will be held indoors at the Hammond campus on Saturday, December 14, 2024.
Jan 16
Martin Luther King Jr. Community Event – Hammond CampusPNW invites the Northwest Indiana community to the Hammond Campus to celebrate diversity and inclusion through the life and legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr.
Jan 20
Martin Luther King Jr. Community Event – Westville CampusPNW invites the Northwest Indiana community to the Westville Campus to celebrate diversity and inclusion through the life and legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr.
Jan 30
The Mane EventJoin the Pride at the Mane Event, presented by Purdue Federal Credit Union! Cheer on men’s and women’s basketball while enjoying free food, giveaways and more.