Commencement
May 8, 2026
A Lifelong Calling: Meet 2026 PNW graduate Loretta Santino
The path to a career in nursing began at home for Chancellor's Medallion recipient Loretta Santino (BSN’26).
May 7, 2026
Life in the Fast Lane: Meet 2025 PNW Graduate Stefan Dinich
Stefan Dinich’s passion for working on automobiles found a hands-on outlet in the Purdue Northwest Baja Racing team as the 2025 graduate earned his mechanical engineering technology degree.
May 6, 2026
Aiming for the Stars: Meet 2026 PNW graduate Angel Cuevas
Angel Cuevas (BSME’26) believes success is not a distant destination but something within arm’s reach.
May 6, 2026
Writing the future: Meet 2026 graduate Aliana Quinones
For Aliana Quinones (BA’26) the path to a bachelor’s degree in English Literature and a minor in Environmental Science at PNW was a journey of exploration.
May 4, 2026
The Human Element: Meet 2026 PNW Graduate Jezelyn Torres
Motivated by an acute awareness of the need for accessible mental health services, Jezelyn Torres, ‘26, earned her degree in psychology from Purdue University Northwest.
May 13, 2025
Purdue University Northwest’s (PNW) 2025 graduates have poured countless hours into their persistent journeys to earn their degrees. On May 10, the culmination of over 850 candidates’ hard work was celebrated during PNW’s 2025 Commencement.
December 13, 2024
Journey to the Goal Line: Meet Fall 2024 PNW graduate Jacob Battista
Jacob Battista, ’24, he will earn a bachelor of science degree in Marketing and a minor in Sales from the College of Business.
June 13, 2024
Ten highlights from the 2023-24 academic year
PNW's 2023-24 academic year was marked by historic opportunities in academics and community impact, major designations reflecting university strategic initiatives, new feats for Pride Athletics, engaging and empowering student life events and much more.
May 7, 2024
Purdue University Northwest spring graduates encouraged to be brave in their careers
PNW spring 2024 graduates arduously persisted to complete their college degrees. Intensive hours spent studying or researching, leading on-campus events, and shining on the field or court have prepared PNW graduates well for their next professional ventures.
January 3, 2023
A love of teaching: Meet 2022 PNW graduate Kathryn Rochefort
Kathryn Rochefort’s love of learning and teaching was inspired by her third grade teacher. It was that inspiration which led her to earn a bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education with a concentration in Reading from the College of Humanities, Education and Social Sciences at Purdue University Northwest (PNW).









