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February 27, 2026
Classroom to Courtroom: PNW Alumna Diane Kavadias Schneider
A legal trailblazer who has transformed Northwest Indiana’s judicial landscape, PNW alumnus Diane Kavadias Schneider (B.S. ’71, M.A. ‘23) is committed to empowering the next generation of PNW leaders.
December 11, 2025
Local Start to Global Reach: PNW Alumnus Mitchell “Mason” Macenski
Mitchell “Mason” Macenski (B.A.,‘86) is at the forefront of bioengineering human organs for transplantation. As a proud PNW alumnus, he also is helping current students shape their own futures.
December 4, 2025
PNW students broaden their horizons with Study Away programs
Follow the journeys of three PNW students who expanded their horizons with Study Away programs in Costa Rica, Italy and Arizona.
November 6, 2025
PNW Hosts Conversation on Domestic Violence Awareness
In recognition of October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month, PNW's College of Humanities, Education and Social Sciences presented “The Gabby Petito Story,” a fireside chat-style event with guest panelists Nicole Schmidt and Tara Petito.
October 22, 2025
What is the Best Major for Law School?
Choosing a major for law school can feel overwhelming. Unlike other professional schools, there are no required undergraduate majors. This gives you the freedom to choose studies that align with your strengths and interests!
September 23, 2025
Purdue University Northwest earned several recognitions for its academic quality and social mobility in U.S. News & World Report’s 2026 Best Colleges rankings. Among the newly published rankings, PNW earned a top 50 recognition for its undergraduate engineering programs.
June 6, 2025
PNW alumni leading change in regional community leadership organizations
PNW graduates are part of the growing number of leaders making an impact in Northwest Indiana, heading organizations like the Regional Development Authority, South Shore Convention and Visitors Authority, Regional Health Systems, Center of Workforce Innovations and Urban League of Northwest Indiana.
November 18, 2024
Thirteen PNW faculty and staff members are being recognized by Purdue University’s Office of Research for impactful scholarly initiatives that have earned millions of dollars in external funding.
December 13, 2023
Purdue Northwest’s department of Psychology was awarded a $3 million federal grant to support mental health services and interventions for child traumatic stress. PNW will partner with two of the largest pediatric health clinics in NWI, Associated Pediatricians and HealthLinc.
December 6, 2023
Professor Nicky Ali Jackson recognized in statewide Champion of Diversity awards
Nicky Ali Jackson, professor of Criminal Justice, is named as the 2023 honoree for the Visionary Impact Award by Indiana Minority Business Magazine and Minority Business Review.