Community
September 3, 2024
Purdue University Northwest Welcomes New Alumni Advisory Board
Purdue University Northwest is pleased to announce the members of the Alumni Advisory Board. The board includes 14 accomplished PNW alumni with diverse backgrounds working in a variety of industries.
August 27, 2024
PNW to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with series of events
PNW’s annual Hispanic Heritage Festival is the marquee event for the university’s Hispanic Heritage Month programming.
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.
June 11, 2024
Purdue University Northwest hosts annual Juneteenth celebration
Purdue University Northwest (PNW) will celebrate Juneteenth from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Wednesday, June 19 in Founders Plaza north of the Student Union and Library Building, 2200 169th Street, Hammond, IN.
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.
February 7, 2024
Online bachelor’s and master’s programs in Nursing from PNW’s College of Nursing are again recognized among U.S. News and World Report’s Best Online Programs in 2024.
January 26, 2024
Search for the Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs
I am pleased to announce that we are launching the search for the next Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs.
January 4, 2024
Purdue University Northwest Announces Amy Fry as Dean of the College of Nursing
Purdue University Northwest announced Amy Fry as its next dean to lead the College of Nursing, effective Jan. 1, 2024, following a national search process.
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.









