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News Highlights
Regional Entrepreneurs to Make Their Pitches at The PNW Big Sell
The PNW Big Sell returns April 27, offering 10 entrepreneurs their chance to compete for seed funding to support their startup business ventures.
Purdue University Northwest to Honor 834 Candidates at Spring Commencement
Purdue University Northwest will host commencement exercises on Saturday, May 4. A total of 834 candidates have completed plans of study in PNW’s academic colleges.
Purdue University Northwest Announces Wide Range of Summer Camp Programs for K-12 Students
Parents looking for fun and engaging programs for their children for summer 2024 can check out more than 20 programs serving a variety of interests for K-12 students. PNW summer camps allow participants to have fun while gaining memorable hands-on experiences.
Events
Apr 27
Preview PNW
Want to learn more about Purdue University Northwest? Join us at our Hammond Campus for Preview PNW! This open-house experience shares how PNW offers real-world experience in 70+ areas of study.
May 04
Spring 2024 Commencement
Spring 2024 Commencement ceremonies will be held outdoors at the Hammond campus on Saturday, May 4, 2024.
Sep 02
Campus Closed: Labor Day
There will be no classes and the University will be closed in observance of Labor Day on Monday, September 2.